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12/04/2025

11/25/2025

In recent years, venture capital–funded therapy apps like BetterHelp, Grow Therapy, Talkspace, Teledoc, and others have flooded the mental health industry. If you're on any social media platform or ever watch anything on YouTube, you've likely been exposed to these advertisements for mental health...

10/30/2025

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Exercise outperforms medication in fighting depression, says massive new study

A groundbreaking study of 128,119 people has revealed something remarkable, exercise is more effective at reducing symptoms of depression than medication alone. Researchers found that physical activity, even in small amounts, significantly boosts mood, lowers anxiety, and improves overall mental well-being.

The study compared people who exercised regularly with those treated using antidepressant drugs. The results were clear: movement triggers powerful changes in the brain that medication can’t fully replicate. Exercise increases blood flow, enhances neuroplasticity, and releases endorphins and dopamine, chemicals that naturally lift mood and strengthen emotional resilience.

What’s most encouraging is that the type or intensity of exercise didn’t matter much. Walking, running, cycling, dancing, or strength training all helped. The key was consistency, moving your body regularly, even for 20 minutes a day, created lasting benefits.

While antidepressants can still be life-changing for many, this study shows that combining or even replacing medication with physical activity could transform how we treat depression.

Your body isn’t just made to move, it’s wired to heal through movement. Every step, stretch, or sprint is your brain’s natural antidepressant.

09/18/2025

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07/28/2025

In a world where care should come first, VC-backed mental health platforms are treating individuals as profit. Discover the implications in our latest blog post: https://wix.to/9Zwkjo0

In recent years, venture capital–funded therapy apps like BetterHelp, Grow Therapy, Talkspace, Teledoc, and others have flooded the mental health industry. If you're on any social media platform or ever watch anything on YouTube, you've likely been exposed to these advertisements for mental health...

07/18/2025

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07/18/2025

Unveiling the Harmony of Faith and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Faith and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: How Christian Counseling Aligns with Evidence-Based Practice