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Running is a great way to improve your physical wellbeing, and it’s also a proven way to support mental health. The health extra convenient. Choose from a wheel of activities, whether you want to listen to a session while are well documented, and research shows running at varying lengths and intensities can improve mood, decrease depression, and much more. While a solid exercise routine can pave the way to better mental health, it’s not the only solution. A few intentional practices can also help your mood state, including turning to mental health apps.
If you’re feeling tense, anxious, sad, lonely, or you’re overwhelmed, take comfort in knowing that you are not alone. In fact, one in five adults in the U.S. experience mental illness each year, according to the You also get access to. With mental health conditions becoming more prevalent, there are many resource options out there to help you feel better. Best of all, you don’t even have to leave home to use them.
Whether you need a simple meditation to pick you up and out of a funk one day or you’re looking for ongoing therapy sessions led by a pro, these apps, sites, and hotlines make taking care of your mental health a little easier. Try a bunch or stick to one. Just remember, it’s always a good idea to reach out for help when you need it.
Mallory Creveling, an ACE-certified personal trainer and RRCA-certified run coach, joined the Runner's World and Bicycling team in August 2021. She has more than a decade of experience covering fitness, health, and nutrition. As a freelance writer, her work appeared in Women's Health, Self, Men's Journal, Reader's Digest, and more. She has also held staff editorial positions at Family Circle and Shape magazines, as well as DailyBurn.com. A former New Yorker/Brooklynite, she's now based in Easton, PA.
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