Anxiety and Exercise
Overview
This CBT handout from the Centre for Clinical Interventions outlines how physical exercise can support anxiety management by improving mental health and increasing safety-related brain proteins. It provides practical guidance on integrating activity into daily routines, setting achievable goals, and leveraging social motivation to build habits. The resource also addresses common barriers, such as gym aversion, and notes that exercise may enhance outcomes when combined with standard treatments like medication or therapy.
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@misc{allodium:2d6bd42c866f4cd7,
title = {Anxiety and Exercise},
organization = {Centre for Clinical Interventions},
url = {https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Anxiety/Anxiety---Information-Sheets/Anxiety-Information-Sheet---12---Anxiety-and-Exercise.pdf}
}RIS
TY - GEN TI - Anxiety and Exercise PB - Centre for Clinical Interventions UR - https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Anxiety/Anxiety---Information-Sheets/Anxiety-Information-Sheet---12---Anxiety-and-Exercise.pdf ER -
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Anxiety and Exercise. (n.d.). Centre for Clinical Interventions. https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Anxiety/Anxiety---Information-Sheets/Anxiety-Information-Sheet---12---Anxiety-and-Exercise.pdf
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