Mental Health: Rock Climbing Your Way Out of Depression

• Rock climbing has both physical perks and mental health benefits.
• Studies have shown that engaging in climbing can help with mental health issues like depression.
• Carolyn Wynn is an example of a person who overcame life problems and depression with the help of climbing.

According to Pete Rohleder, a kinesiologist at Georgia State University, climbing has another aspect aside from cardiovascular and strength training and that is in regard to mental health.