Mental Health World Conference 2026

Speakers - MHWC2026

 Barry Zabielinski , Mental Health World Conference

Barry Zabielinski

Barry Zabielinski

  • Designation: Dr. Barry Zabielinski and Associates, L.L.C.
  • Country: United States
  • Title: Non Contact Boxing Therapy: An Evidence Based Mental Health Treatment Modality

Abstract

Non contact boxing therapy is currently not offered as a mental health treatment option for veterans within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Montana or within the VA healthcare system. The benefits of physical activity for the treatment of mental health issues are well established, and there is growing evidence for non contact boxing therapy as a viable activity based treatment modality for various mental health conditions. Below, I present a proposal to pilot an outpatient non contact boxing group for veterans diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).