Working it out: exercise, the brain, and mental health | Wellcome

We all know exercise benefits mental health. But what actually occurs in the brain during a workout? And how can it help in treating mental health problems?

Alisha Wainwright meets Dr Jonathan Roiser and his team of researchers. Together, they uncover insights from a groundbreaking pilot study that could transform the diagnosis and treatment of conditions like depression.

00:33 Guest introduction: Dr Jonathan Roiser
02:08 Approaches to researching mental health
05:15 Perspectives on diagnosing depression and anxiety
08:34 Olivia shares experience as a participant of the study
10:16 Challenges of exercise for people with depression
13:40 Hypothesis behind the pilot study
17:56 Research Assistant Ashley on exercise activity sessions
21:06 Balancing aerobic and yoga-based interventions
23:38 The value of cross-disciplinary research
25:21 Emily Hird on cognitive testing games
27:44 Impact and results of the study
31:40 Future applications of this research
37:45 Closing remarks and acknowledgements

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