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Can Exercise Transform Mental Health Treatment?

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, we're joined by psychiatrist Dr. Nick Fabiano to answer a powerful question: Can exercise be a true game-changer in mental health care? We explore how physical activity impacts conditions like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia and how the FIT framework can guide effective exercise prescriptions. What role does metabolic health play in psychiatric illness? How can lifestyle interventions empower patients and enhance outcomes? Tune in to discover why a more holistic, movement-based approach could be the future of mental health treatment.

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