Exercise Compared to Medications or Therapy for Depression

Can exercise truly rival medications and therapy for treating depression? In this episode, Dr. David Puder, Dr. Nicholas Fabiano, and Dr. Brendon Stubbs dive deep into the science of physical activity as a treatment for mental health. Discover the unique antidepressant mechanisms of exercise, how it compares to traditional treatments, and practical tips for prescribing it to patients. Learn about the optimal types, doses, and benefits of exercise, including its impact on mood, resilience, and cognitive health. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.75 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.

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Join David Puder as he covers different topics on psychiatry and psychotherapy. He will draw from the wisdom of his mentors, research, in-session therapy and psychiatry experience, and his own journey through mental health to discuss topics that affect mental health professionals and popsychology enthusiasts alike. Through interviews, he will dialogue with both medical students, residents and expert psychiatrists and psychotherapists, and even with people who have been through their own mental health journey. This podcast was created to help others in their journey to becoming wise, empathic, genuine and connected in their personal and professional lives.