CME/CE Podcast: Exercise Your Brain: Stepping Away from Depression

For more information regarding this CME/CE activity and to complete the CME/CE requirements and claim credit for this activity, visit:https://www.mycme.com/courses/exercise-for-mental-health-9983SummaryWe’ve heard it time and time again, exercise is of great importance to our physical health—but did you know it is also important to our mental health? An activity as simple as taking a daily walk can have a substantial positive impact on depression outcomes. Despite the widespread benefits of exercise, patients and providers may overlook its importance in treatment plans. This presentation focuses on the mental and physical benefits of exercise, drawing insights from published data and clinical experience.In this PsychTalk podcast/webcast episode, Dr. Gregory Mattingly and Dr. Gerald Maguire discuss the benefits of exercise on both physical and mental health. Throughout the episode, they go through the research that supports the benefits of exercise, as well as provide practical strategies to encourage your patients to adopt exercise into their lifestyles.This podcast was recorded and is being used with permission of the presenters.Learning ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:Describe the impact of exercise on mental healthReview data from prospective studies investigating the relationship between exercise and depressionThis activity is accredited for CME/CE CreditThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the National Association for Continuing Education (NACE) and GlobalHealthXchange. NACE is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The National Association for Continuing Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Standards of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) through the joint providership of the National Association for Continuing Education (NACE) and GlobalHealthXchange. NACE is accredited by the AANP as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number 121222. This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours (which does not include hours of pharmacology).For additional information about the accreditation of this program, please contact NACE at [email protected] of Individual DisclosuresPlease review faculty and planner disclosures here.Disclosure of Commercial SupportThis educational activity is not commercially supported.Please visit  http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.