7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
The Role of Exercise and Physical Activity in Mental Health
Movement isn’t just beneficial for physical fitness—it plays a powerful role in regulating emotional and cognitive health. The role of exercise and physical activity in mental health is now widely acknowledged, with studies confirming its impact on mood stabilization, anxiety reduction, and cognitive function improvement. Regular physical activity influences brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels, enhances neuroplasticity, and supports hormonal balance. From structured aerobic programs to mindful practices like yoga and tai chi, movement-based interventions are being incorporated into treatment plans for depression, ADHD, and PTSD. Exercise also promotes social interaction, a sense of mastery, and improved sleep—crucial components of holistic recovery. Mental health providers increasingly advocate for integrating customized activity regimens alongside conventional therapies.
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Edie Raether
NeuroShifts and Wings for Wishes Academy, United States
Sindu Padmanabhan
Bharathiar University, India
Kayla Albers
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Jorja Jamison
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Andrew Drasen
A Vision of Hope Media, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : The Storm Within: Neuropsychological Insights into Dysregulation and Substance Use in the Adolescent Brain.
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College, United States
Title : Sexualizing anxiety and anxiolytic sex: Misattribution of arousal
Sam Vaknin, CIAPS, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Title : Workplace and occupational mental health: Supporting well-being at work
Sindu Padmanabhan, Bharathiar University, India
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Kayla Albers, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Jorja Jamison, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Identity restoration as a missing variable in relapse prevention
Andrew Drasen, A Vision of Hope Media, United States