Associations Between Physical Activity and Reduced Rates of Hopelessness, Depression, and Suicidal Behavior Among College Students

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Lindsay A. Taliaferro · University of Florida Health

Barbara A. Rienzo · University of Florida Health

M. David Miller · Florida Department of Education

Virginia J. Dodd · Florida Department of Health

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This study provides empirical evidence that establishes the association between physical activity, especially aerobic activity, and reduced risk of hopelessness, depression, and suicidal behavior among college students.

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Health and Wellbeing Research Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Resilience and Mental Health

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Published in: Journal of American College Health

Volume 57, Issue 4, pp. 427-436

DOI: 10.3200/jach.57.4.427-436

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Associations Between Physical Activity and Reduced Rates of Hopelessness, Depression, and Suicidal Behavior Among College Students

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