Bringing Fitness to an Already Safe Place: Integrating Exercise into Behavioral Health Care

• By: Kenn Mann, PsyD Massiel Farrell, LMHC, CASAC Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS)
• April 3rd, 2026
• adaptive physical activity, behavioral health, exercise, fitness, mental health, neurodiversity, social support, Spring 2026 Issue, wellness
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Research has clearly supported the connection between mental health and fitness for all people. In fact, its positive impact on mental health is so significant that it can be viewed as a useful adjunct for mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment interventions (Ashdown-Franks et al.,...