Based on your discussion so far, choose to share the benefits you judge will be most relevant and important to them. Some benefits are quite generic and others will be condition specific.
Remember the conversation won’t work if you take away their control. Ask permission and keep this a conversation not a lecture.
Being active can be as important as taking medications in mild to moderate depression.
In order to benefit health, research has shown that activities need to be of at least moderate intensity. For most people, this will mean experiencing an increased heart rate and breathing rate during the activity
Being Active is an important adjunct in managing depression.
“Why haven’t I received [physical activity on prescription] before? I have been in pain for many years.”
“I never exercised in the past, I didn’t know what the right way to exercise was”
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