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Episode 178 BEaTS Research Radio - Endorphin boost: Exercise and mental health

February 04, 2024 BEaTS Research Radio Season 1 Episode 178
Episode 178 BEaTS Research Radio - Endorphin boost: Exercise and mental health
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Episode 178 BEaTS Research Radio - Endorphin boost: Exercise and mental health
Feb 04, 2024 Season 1 Episode 178
BEaTS Research Radio

Deyanira Hernandez from the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Catherine Sabiston, an exercise and health psychology professor at the University of Toronto. Dr. Sabiston holds a Canada Research Chair in physical activity and mental health to conduct research on understanding physical activity, motivation, and mental health, including body image, physical self-perceptions, anxiety, depression, and stress. In this episode, Dr. Sabiston talks about her motivation to pursue a career in physical activity and mental health, the differences between multi-sport vs. single-sport approaches, and finally, she gives some advice for the community about how to create a more inclusive and appropriate environment where adolescents do not develop body-related shame and guilt. 

Learn more: https://kpe.utoronto.ca/faculty/sabiston-catherine

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Deyanira Hernandez from the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Catherine Sabiston, an exercise and health psychology professor at the University of Toronto. Dr. Sabiston holds a Canada Research Chair in physical activity and mental health to conduct research on understanding physical activity, motivation, and mental health, including body image, physical self-perceptions, anxiety, depression, and stress. In this episode, Dr. Sabiston talks about her motivation to pursue a career in physical activity and mental health, the differences between multi-sport vs. single-sport approaches, and finally, she gives some advice for the community about how to create a more inclusive and appropriate environment where adolescents do not develop body-related shame and guilt. 

Learn more: https://kpe.utoronto.ca/faculty/sabiston-catherine