Poster Presentation The National Suicide Prevention Conference 2024

Exercise Based Therapy: A new fronter to supporting mental health in young people.  (#125)

Anthony D Simons 1
  1. Fit N Well Exercise Based Therapy, Adelaide, SA, Australia

Exercise-Based Therapy represents a pioneering approach originating in Adelaide, designed to provide support to adolescents encountering difficulties within conventional counseling frameworks. This presentation elucidates the genesis of Exercise-Based Therapy, expounds upon its underlying principles, and explores prospective applications. The primary objective is to stimulate contemplation and foster a nuanced understanding of engaging diverse client cohorts that may encounter challenges with conventional talk-based therapeutic modalities.

This presentation underscores the imperative for ongoing innovation and creative ideation in response to prevailing challenges within the mental health service and industry, as well as the broader context of families and communities in Australia. Emphasizing the need for a forward-looking perspective, it endeavors to inspire practitioners to consider alternative frameworks in their therapeutic endeavors. The focus extends to cultivating positive and creative cognitive frameworks among practitioners, prompting them to approach their work through a physical lens and effectively engage challenging clients and audiences in mental health support.

In conclusion, this session aspires to initiate discourse and collaboration concerning the potential applications of exercise therapy, exploring its evolving role in shaping the future landscape of mental health interventions.