64. The Powerful Effects of Exercise on Depression w/ Angela Armendariz

Angela Armendariz, LCSW, is the founder and owner of Aspire Counseling and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey and California. With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, Angela is passionate about making high-quality, evidence-based, and compassionate mental health care accessible to individuals and families throughout New Jersey.

Recognizing the growing mental health crisis and the increasing rates of loneliness, depression, and anxiety, Angela is committed to making a meaningful difference. Through Aspire Counseling, her mission is to build a team of highly trained, deeply compassionate clinicians who provide exceptional care, foster genuine human connection, and help individuals and families lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Angela's Links:

AspireCounseling.com
https://www.youtube.com/@Aspire_Counseling
https://www.facebook.com/aspirecounselingagency/
https://www.instagram.com/aspire_counseling_center/
https://www.tiktok.com/@aspire_counseling

Research from this Episode:

Noetel, M., Sanders, T., Gallardo-Gómez, D., Taylor, P., del Pozo Cruz, B., van den Hoek, D., Smith, J. J., Mahoney, J., Spathis, J., Moresi, M., Pagano, R., Pagano, L., Vasconcellos, R., Arnott, H., Varley, B., Parker, P., Biddle, S., & Lonsdale, C. (2024). Effect of exercise for depression: Systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. BMJ, 384, Article e075847. doi.org

Pearce, M., Garcia, L., Abbas, A., Strain, T., Schuch, F. B., Golubic, R., Kelly, P., Khan, S., Utukuri, M., Laird, Y., Horton, R., Rowan, L., Brage, S., & Woodcock, J. (2022). Association between physical activity and risk of depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Psychiatry, 79(6), 550–559. doi.org

Blumenthal, J. A., Babyak, M. A., Moore, K. A., Craighead, W. E., Herman, S., Khatri, P., Waugh, R., Napolitano, M. A., Forman, L. M., Appelbaum, M., Doraiswamy, P. M., & Krishnan, K. R. (1999). Effects of exercise training on older patients with major depression. Archives of Internal Medicine, 159(19), 2349–2356. https://doi.org/10.1001/archinte.159.19.2349

Link to Blog Mentioned in the Show: https://aspirecounseling.com/when-im-fine-isnt-the-whole-truth/

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