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EPISODE · May 26, 2025 · 54 MIN

Playing team sport improves mental health

from Life Matters - Full program podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Michael is a rugby league educator who’s spent the past forty years helping at risk youth stay out of trouble by getting them involved in sport. He says the benefits go far beyond the footy field. Michael’s on the ground experience echoes recent a Swedish research showing that participation in team sports can significantly reduce the risk of mental illness and addiction later in life.Plus, soft plastics recycling returns, will it work this time? And a psychologist takes on AI therapy bots.

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