How to manage your mental health

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

An Olympic diver shares his journey from hyperactive childhood to elite sport, showing how movement became medicine for both body and mind. He explains the science behind exercise, its impact on mental health, and challenges us to find joyful movement as a tool for resilience and healing.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:17:32

Questions

1. What activity did the speaker's parents encourage to manage his hyperactivity as a child?

Strict discipline routines Sedation and medication Engaging him in physical activity Sending him to boarding school

2. Which sport did the speaker ultimately pursue at the Olympic Games?

Gymnastics Swimming Diving Running

3. What two chemicals are released in the brain during physical movement, according to the speaker?

BDNF and endorphins Oxytocin and melatonin Serotonin and adrenaline Cortisol and dopamine

4. What key advice did the speaker's mentor give when he was struggling after shoulder surgeries?

Increase training intensity Return to the joy of the sport Focus only on winning Change to a different sport

5. What mental health improvement was reported for the executive coached by the speaker after taking up running?

He won an Olympic medal He stopped therapy entirely He completely quit his job His bipolar symptoms significantly reduced

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