Reduces depression and anxiety
- By promoting the release of endorphins and serotonin

Improve cognitive function
- Enhances memory, attention and executive function
- Works by increasing blood flow to the brain which supports neurogenesis
Build psychological resilience
- Which reduces psychological distress
Regulate stress and sleep
- Regulates the HPA axis to reduce stress hormone levels
- Improve sleep quality, which helps emotion regulation
Supports emotional regulation
- Enhances introspective awareness to improve management of feelings and reactions

Mental and emotional restoration
- Nervous system to reset to support emotional regulation and reduce burnout
Physical repair and growth
- Allows the body to repair muscle tissue, replenish energy stores and reduce information.
- Lack of recovery and lead to injuries, weakened, immunity and chronic fatigue
Sleep and cognitive function
- Paul, recovery leads to brain fog, impaired, focus, and slower reaction times
Hormonal Balance
- Recovery helps regulate cortisol and serotonin levels
Performance and motivation
- Recovery improves, motivation, creatively, and resilience

Disruption in circadian rhythms is linked to nearly all psychiatric conditions, including:

During manic episodes, the body clock can run about 7 hours ahead

During depressive episode and body clock can run 4 to 5 hours behind

Chronotherapy:

Uses light therapy to treat mood disorders by adjusting sleep and wake times
Circadian based interventions may become standard components of mental health care

Exercise, Movement & Sleep