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Movement is one of psychology’s most underused mental health tools.

Exercise can reduce depression, calm anxiety, and build resilience.

Nine types of movement shape the mind in unique and powerful ways.

When most people hear “exercise,” they think about muscles, cardio, or maybe squeezing into last year’s jeans. But movement is much more than a way to change your body. In fact, it is one of the most overlooked tools we have to change the mind.

As a psychologist, I’ve spent decades working with people navigating stress , trauma , anxiety , and depression . Again and again, I’ve seen how introducing movement can shift not just mood, but an entire outlook on life. And I don’t just mean running marathons or spending hours in the gym. The real story is that all forms of

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