Cold Plunge for Mental Health: Can Ice Baths Ease Anxiety and Depression?
Published: August 7, 2025 Last updated: January 24, 2026 Interest in cold plunge for mental health has grown alongside broader conversations about stress, anxiety, and mood regulation. Cold water immersion—often called ice bathing—has moved beyond athletic recovery into mental wellness discussions, raising a practical question: can brief exposure to cold meaningfully influence anxiety or depressive…