Association Between Physical Activity and Risk of Depression

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Authors

Matthew Pearce · University of Cambridge

Leandro García · Queen's University Belfast

Ali Abbas · University of Cambridge

Tessa Strain · University of Cambridge

Felipe Barreto Schuch · Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Rajna Golubić · MRC Epidemiology Unit

Paul Kelly ·

Abstract

This systematic review and meta-analysis of associations between physical activity and depression suggests significant mental health benefits from being physically active, even at levels below the public health recommendations. Health practitioners should therefore encourage any increase in physical activity to improve mental health.

Topics & Keywords

Physical Activity and Health Behavioral Health and Interventions Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Psychiatry

Volume 79, Issue 6, pp. 550-550

DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2022.0609

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