beyondblue: the national depression initiative is getting behind Walk to Work Day on 2 October 2009, to promote the benefits of regular physical activity to combat depression and improve health and wellbeing.
Walk to Work Day is an initiative of the Pedestrian Council of Australia (PCA). It is sponsored by the Australian Government and supported by each State and Territory Government.
beyondblue CEO Leonie Young said: "We're pleased to support Walk to Work Day because for many people, regular exercise can be used to overcome mild to moderate depression, alongside psychological or talking therapies. For people with more severe depression, exercise may be useful in conjunction with medication. Exercising and looking after your physical health helps maintain good mental health."
Research shows that regular walking can lift your mood, aid uninterrupted sleep, increase energy, decrease fatigue and lead to an improved sense of well-being.
Walk to Work Day is supported by beyondblue, the Heart Foundation, Diabetes Australia, Planet Ark and the Cancer Council.
For further information on Walk to Work Day visit www.walk.com.au
Click here to find out the facts about physical exercise and depression.
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