Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers found that 61% of surveyed university students were at risk of clinical depression during the pandemic, with disrupted physical activity emerging as a leading risk factor. Those who maintained their exercise habits had significantly lower risk of depression compared to those with decreased physical activity.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- COVID-related depression linked to reduced physical activity Carnegie Mellon University · Feb 10, 2021 · first to report
- Decreases in exercise closely linked with higher rates of depression during the pandemic University of California - San Diego · Mar 4, 2021