2025 Motion Impacts Emotion Conference Presentations

The Intersection of Physical Activity and Mental Health: Focus on Trauma and Social Disadvantage

Simon Rosenbaum, PhD

Behavioral Activation, Exercise, and the Brain’s Reward System: Leveraging Physical Activity for Emotional Resilience and Mental Health

Seth Himelhoch, MD, MPH

Enhancing Mood Through Movement: The Role of Physical Activity in Youth Emotion Regulation

Rebecca Hasson, PhD

Mother Nature’s Prescription for Mental Wellbeing: The Power of Play and Other Self-Directed Activity

Peter Grey, PhD

Strength in Mind: Exploring Resistance Exercise as a Therapeutic Tool for Depression

Jacob Meyer, PhD

Designing Community-Based, Trauma- and Violence-Informed Physical Activity Programs

Francine Darroch, MEd, MPH, PhD

From Wearables to AI Coaches: The Evolving Digital Toolkit for Mental Health

Carol Maher, PhD

The Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity on Cognitive and Brain Health Across the Lifespan

Art Kramer, PhD

The Future of Mental Health Movement

Panel Discussion

Community-Driven Models vs Institution-Led Approaches in Long-Term Mental Health

Panel Discussion

Do Wearable Technologies Empower Users To Take Control Of Their Mental Health or Risk Over-Commercializing Wellness?

Panel Discussion

Is Structured Physical Education In Schools Sufficient To Meet The Emotional Regulation Of Today’s Youth?

Panel Discussion

Is There Enough Evidence to Make Physical Activity a Prescribed Intervention for Cognitive Decline Prevention in an Aging Population?

Panel Discussion

Guided Mindful Movement Reset Yoga

Cheri Cope, MS, RYT 500

2024 Motion Impacts Emotion Conference Presentations

Physical Activity And Mental Health Through The Lens Of The Global Refugee Crises

Simon Rosenbaum

Translating Evidence To Practice In Sydney, Australia: How Addi Moves… Moved!

Simon Rosenbaum

Harnessing The Neuroprotective Effects Of Exercise

Christiane Wrann, DVM, PhD

Barriers To The Movement Prescription

Amy Bantham, DrPH

Endocannabinoids And Stress

Cecilia J. Hillard, PhD

Exercise And The Stress Resistant Brain

Benjamin Greenwood, PhD

Using Exercise To Support People With Experiences Of Sexual And Partner Violence

Michelle Pebole, PhD

Lifestyle Interventions For Traumatic Stress (LIFTS): The Rationale, Evidence, And Potential Role For Exercise In Treatment PTSD

James W. Whitworth, PhD

Understanding The Physiological, Psychological, And Behavioral Factors Associated With Physical Activity In Veterans With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Rachel Bollaert, PhD and
Jacklynn Fitzgerald, PhD

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