Neuroplasticity - An Effective Tool Against Cognitive Rigidity and Depression
Your Brain - Protect Your Most Valuable Asset
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You’re about to find out how our brain can be exercised like a muscle so that it grows stronger and more capable (plus why it’s crucial for mental health!). Long story short, each decision we make alters the brain, leading to significant changes, long term. How does that matter for depressed patients specifically? According to Dr. Austin Perlmutter, patients with depression struggle to open their mind and create new thoughts. That’s basically like never using progressive overload when training your bicep. Tune into this episode as we discuss why mental training is just as important as physical exercise + how to take care of it.
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