July 2018 PMID 29690792

Physical Activity and Incident Depression: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies.

Felipe B Schuch, Davy Vancampfort, Joseph Firth, Simon Rosenbaum, Philip B Ward, Edson S Silva, Mats Hallgren, Antonio Ponce De Leon, Andrea L Dunn, Andrea C Deslandes, Marcelo P Fleck, Andre F Carvalho, Brendon Stubbs

Mentions

309
Peak: 10 in Jun 2022
across 5 sources since Jan 2019

Extended reach

457,785
potential audience

Total likes

178

Video views

1,911

Mentions per month

Jan 2019 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

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What people are saying

Overall, the discussions reflect high agreement and interest, with many posts citing specific studies and statistics, such as a 17% reduction in depression linked to cycling. The tone is informative, supported by scientific evidence, and demonstrates thorough engagement to understand and share the importance of physical activity in mental health.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly endorse the findings, emphasizing physical activity as a protective factor against depression.

InterestHigh interest

Numerous social discussions highlight curiosity and excitement, referencing specific studies and statistics that show wide interest.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts include detailed summaries of meta-analyses, referencing scientific details, and expressing support with phrases like 'evidence supports' and 'meta-analysis,' indicating deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The widespread sharing of research findings, such as the 22% risk reduction and mentions of clinical implications, suggests a high perceived significance of the publication.

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Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK9lGBW #abst_bot

Jun 18, 2022 · 23 likes · 9 shares · 9,258 followers View post →
American Psychiatric Association
@APApsychiatric · X

Catch up with one of our most popular articles this year: physical activity can help protect against the emergence of #depression regardless of age or geographical region. https://t.co/Wz02ThuccQ #exercise RT @AmJPsychiatry

Jan 14, 2019 · 12 likes · 5 shares · 178,640 followers View post →
Aaron Kandola
@KandolaAaron · X

@simon_rosenbaum @BrendonStubbs @joefirth7 @SchuchFelipe @mph8 @exerciseworks What does 'bodily movement' even mean? And why only for treatment...? https://t.co/567zkNr5Hj @wellcometrust @mirandarwolpert

Jun 10, 2020 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 448 followers View post →
Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK9lGBW #abst_bot

Nov 19, 2021 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 9,258 followers View post →
The Mental Elf
@Mental_Elf · X

@soniajohnson @KandolaAaron @UCLPsychiatry @SchuchFelipe @BrendonStubbs @simon_rosenbaum @joefirth7 Depression: @SchuchFelipe et al (2018). Physical Activity and Incident Depression: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies. American Journal of Psychiatry https://t.co/pTRxjIIxfR

Feb 19, 2020 · 6 likes · 5 shares · 99,482 followers View post →
Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK93xnO #abst_bot

Nov 29, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 9,258 followers View post →

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Merkuriusz
@M3rkuriusz · X

@Faelias_ https://t.co/dGy4UGuyWV https://t.co/jlFaSlz3UK https://t.co/WnyuTuEjoK

Sep 22, 2025 · 18 followers View post →
Diarmaid McMenamin
@dmmcmenamin · X

@waronweakness Exercise is a wonder drug and can be as effective as antidepressants! I've been reading about this recently. Check this paper out: https://t.co/b9wPHzEBJA

Sep 4, 2024 · 1,222 followers View post →
Doc B.
@lakerbryant · X

@Cryptoking @itstylersays I won't eat my toe especially if you happen to be Vit D deficient and struggling with a depressed mood.

Jul 19, 2024 · 4,928 followers View post →
Simon Rosenbaum
@simon_rosenbaum · X

@RealJesseLuke That's not exactly true. Not to mention it's a difficult group to engage and non- pharmacological approaches often highly acceptable. https://t.co/mgvQmSO8lZ https://t.co/QTsJesAjzH https://t.co/USJmyZ40ZK

Oct 22, 2023 · 6,430 followers View post →
Elvia Francis
@elvia_francis · X

RT @jeffreyboadi_: Training is a cornerstone of protection against depressive symptoms

Sep 20, 2023 · 1 share · 1,298 followers View post →
Jeffrey Boadi
@jeffreyboadi_ · X

Training is a cornerstone of protection against depressive symptoms

Sep 20, 2023 · 1 share · 34,046 followers View post →
Fábio Dominski
@fabiodominski · X

Atividade física protege contra depressão: Pessoas ativas tem risco 22% menor. https://t.co/wjGYzRXfic

Sep 13, 2023 · 313 followers View post →
Elongated Muskrat
@enongated_musk · X

@Sevronosaurus @cjs_tampa @fadman4real @LokiPocket @JustRightPD @stillgray i gained an interest in looking for them https://t.co/gs4AlDBeuM "Active people showed higher levels of happiness and self-esteem compared to beginners and inactive people and a higher level of life satisfaction than inactive people" https://t.co/V1VO149283 ... 1/

Jul 17, 2023 · 42 followers View post →
Geoffrey Sutton, PhD
@GeoffWSutton · X

Available evidence supports the notion that physical activity can confer protection against the emergence of depression regardless of age and geographical region. https://t.co/gC8j0JSK7f

Mar 17, 2023 · 1,965 followers View post →
Medical Xpress
@physorg_health · X

#Mentalhealth: How living in the city and country compare @ConversationEDU https://t.co/6aatxjG6n0 https://t.co/TxGZPvdLuO

Mar 2, 2023 · 7,101 followers View post →
みつ犬
@mitsukenland · X

RT @myuuko: 【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK93xnO #…

Oct 15, 2022 · 3 shares · 33 followers View post →
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@ousama_name · X

RT @myuuko: 【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK93xnO #…

Oct 14, 2022 · 3 shares · 360 followers View post →
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@naoya_fujita · X

RT @myuuko: 【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK93xnO #…

Oct 14, 2022 · 3 shares · 18,058 followers View post →
Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK93xnO #abst_bot

Oct 14, 2022 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 9,258 followers View post →
Mia Silverio
@silveriomia · X

@gibson807 @profgalloway https://t.co/pFD9Vsr6Oj

Aug 26, 2022 · 703 followers View post →
nobnak
@nobuyuki_nakata · X

RT @myuuko: 【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK9lGBW #…

Jun 19, 2022 · 9 shares · 94 followers View post →
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@Hondinista · X

RT @myuuko: 【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK9lGBW #…

Jun 19, 2022 · 9 shares · 275 followers View post →
Satoko Ezoe, M.D., Ph.D., B.L.A.
@medicochan · X

RT @myuuko: 【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK9lGBW #…

Jun 19, 2022 · 9 shares · 86 followers View post →
Mike Abe
@stains__ · X

RT @myuuko: 【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK9lGBW #…

Jun 19, 2022 · 9 shares · 363 followers View post →
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@inkyavanzai · X

RT @myuuko: 【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK9lGBW #…

Jun 18, 2022 · 9 shares · 257 followers View post →
里崎
@lisakilizan · X

RT @myuuko: 【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK9lGBW #…

Jun 18, 2022 · 9 shares · 1,359 followers View post →
大久保 街亜 / Matia Okubo
@matiasauquebaux · X

RT @myuuko: 【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK9lGBW #…

Jun 18, 2022 · 9 shares · 5,035 followers View post →
いなたに
@clorets2218 · X

RT @myuuko: 【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK9lGBW #…

Jun 18, 2022 · 9 shares · 169 followers View post →
Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK9lGBW #abst_bot

Jun 18, 2022 · 23 likes · 9 shares · 9,258 followers View post →
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@inkyavanzai · X

RT @myuuko: 【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK9lGBW #…

Nov 19, 2021 · 2 shares · 257 followers View post →
Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK9lGBW #abst_bot

Nov 19, 2021 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 9,258 followers View post →
Navan Cycling Initiative
@NavanCycling · X

RT @IrishDocsEnv: Cycling Health Fact #3 Cycling has been shown to help improve mental health with this meta-analysis from 2018 demonstrat…

Sep 16, 2021 · 2 shares · 799 followers View post →
Irish Doctors for the Environment
@IrishDocsEnv · X

Cycling Health Fact #3 Cycling has been shown to help improve mental health with this meta-analysis from 2018 demonstrating a 17% reduction of depression in people who had high levels of physical activity. https://t.co/zxziYZooKO #BikeWeek2021 https://t.co/6ZvI9v4bRJ

Sep 16, 2021 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 5,418 followers View post →
José Llumiquinga Mar
@etsajose · X

RT @FMSFelizconpoco: En abril de 2018 se publicó (The American Journal of Psychiatry) un metaanálisis de 49 estudios de cohorte, liderado p…

Sep 3, 2021 · 2 shares · 190 followers View post →
CayoCornelio
@CayoCornelio · X

RT @FMSFelizconpoco: En abril de 2018 se publicó (The American Journal of Psychiatry) un metaanálisis de 49 estudios de cohorte, liderado p…

Sep 2, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,474 followers View post →
paul blart magician girl
@Psycholosopher · X

@robbensinger Newer study finds physical activity is actually good for mental health https://t.co/LjYfWrV25K

Aug 28, 2021 · 1 like · 177 followers View post →
MV2383
@SilentLogoss · X

https://t.co/py4Ex7T9Ew

May 10, 2021 · 264 followers View post →
てぃも@目標サブ3
@oyster_nomimono · X

身体活動はうつ病の発症を抑制する。 Odds Ratio(Cl):0.837(0.794-0.883)https://t.co/T5QJBYyXQh

Jan 9, 2021 · 3 likes · 271 followers View post →
mammy999
@dddvdgaarunara · X

RT @myuuko: 【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK93xnO #…

Nov 29, 2020 · 2 shares · 298 followers View post →
Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

【bot】どの年齢でも、どの地域でも、身体的活動が高いと鬱になりにくいよというメタ分析。前向きコホート調査のみ分析。/ Physical Activity and Incident Depression https://t.co/CDzUK93xnO #abst_bot

Nov 29, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 9,258 followers View post →
UQ CRExPAH
@CRExPAH_UQ · X

A 2018 meta-analysis investigated #physicalactivity

Oct 8, 2020 · 5 likes · 786 followers View post →
Ian Beattie
@IanBeattie · X

RT @KandolaAaron: @simon_rosenbaum @BrendonStubbs @joefirth7 @SchuchFelipe @mph8 @exerciseworks What does 'bodily movement' even mean? And…

Jun 10, 2020 · 2 shares · 2,513 followers View post →
GEPESM
@gepesmufsm · X

RT @KandolaAaron: @simon_rosenbaum @BrendonStubbs @joefirth7 @SchuchFelipe @mph8 @exerciseworks What does 'bodily movement' even mean? And…

Jun 10, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,067 followers View post →
Aaron Kandola
@KandolaAaron · X

@simon_rosenbaum @BrendonStubbs @joefirth7 @SchuchFelipe @mph8 @exerciseworks What does 'bodily movement' even mean? And why only for treatment...? https://t.co/567zkNr5Hj @wellcometrust @mirandarwolpert

Jun 10, 2020 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 448 followers View post →
Diana
@PharmphoodTM · X

RT @Mental_Elf: @soniajohnson @KandolaAaron @UCLPsychiatry @SchuchFelipe @BrendonStubbs @simon_rosenbaum @joefirth7 Depression: @SchuchFeli…

Feb 20, 2020 · 5 shares · 559 followers View post →
Joseph Firth
@JosephFirthUoM · X

RT @Mental_Elf: @soniajohnson @KandolaAaron @UCLPsychiatry @SchuchFelipe @BrendonStubbs @simon_rosenbaum @joefirth7 Depression: @SchuchFeli…

Feb 19, 2020 · 5 shares · 5,874 followers View post →
GEPESM
@gepesmufsm · X

RT @Mental_Elf: @soniajohnson @KandolaAaron @UCLPsychiatry @SchuchFelipe @BrendonStubbs @simon_rosenbaum @joefirth7 Depression: @SchuchFeli…

Feb 19, 2020 · 5 shares · 1,067 followers View post →
The Mental Elf
@Mental_Elf · X

@soniajohnson @KandolaAaron @UCLPsychiatry @SchuchFelipe @BrendonStubbs @simon_rosenbaum @joefirth7 Depression: @SchuchFelipe et al (2018). Physical Activity and Incident Depression: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies. American Journal of Psychiatry https://t.co/pTRxjIIxfR

Feb 19, 2020 · 6 likes · 5 shares · 99,482 followers View post →
أمل صعب الجلعود
@AmalSaabAlg · X

RT @Lodonah: في دراسة حديثة ضخمة تضمنت ٤٩ دراسة مختلفة من أربع قارات مختلفة و لمدة تزيد عن ٧ سنوات، تم الاثبات بشكل قطعي أن الرياضة المنتظم…

Dec 30, 2019 · 20 shares · 104 followers View post →
امنه بنت عبدالرحمـٰن الـصـبّــه
@AmnahAlsabbah · X

RT @maram_al_otaibi: النشاط البدني عامل حماية من الاكتئاب حسب دراسة نشرت في American journal of psychiatry. اعتبرت الرياضه من الخيارات الب…

Sep 28, 2019 · 52 shares · 2,754 followers View post →
عبدالحميد بن سليمان اللحيدان
@HamidSma5 · X

RT @Lodonah: في دراسة حديثة ضخمة تضمنت ٤٩ دراسة مختلفة من أربع قارات مختلفة و لمدة تزيد عن ٧ سنوات، تم الاثبات بشكل قطعي أن الرياضة المنتظم…

Jul 9, 2019 · 20 shares · 17 followers View post →
GEPESM
@gepesmufsm · X

RT @vader_kyle: Mental health is core physiotherapy business says @BrendonStubbs. Evidence supports the notion physical activity can protec…

May 13, 2019 · 1 share · 1,067 followers View post →
Kyle Vader
@vader_kyle · X

Mental health is core physiotherapy business says @BrendonStubbs. Evidence supports the notion physical activity can protect against the emergence of depression. Link to meta-analysis here: https://t.co/H4OgY2bqjl #WCPT2019 https://t.co/OCIUqegRHT

May 13, 2019 · 6 likes · 1 share · 2,881 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @RosaAbasoloGald: Physical Activity and Incident Depression: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies | American Journal of Psychia…

May 10, 2019 · 1 share · 6,709 followers View post →
Rosa Abásolo
@RosaAbasoloGald · X

Physical Activity and Incident Depression: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies | American Journal of Psychiatry https://t.co/gtkQnGQjBc

May 10, 2019 · 1 share · 477 followers View post →
Armando Ribeiro
@Armando_Ribeiro · X

RT @APAPsychiatric: Catch up with one of our most popular articles this year: physical activity can help protect against the emergence of #…

Jan 14, 2019 · 5 shares · 5,050 followers View post →
GEPESM
@gepesmufsm · X

RT @APAPsychiatric: Catch up with one of our most popular articles this year: physical activity can help protect against the emergence of #…

Jan 14, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,067 followers View post →
American Psychiatric Association
@APApsychiatric · X

Catch up with one of our most popular articles this year: physical activity can help protect against the emergence of #depression regardless of age or geographical region. https://t.co/Wz02ThuccQ #exercise RT @AmJPsychiatry

Jan 14, 2019 · 12 likes · 5 shares · 178,640 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @DrDebSolomon: Physical Activity Prevents Depression in All Ages https://t.co/a33FlrbFgf

Jan 1, 2019 · 1 share · 6,709 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @DrDebSolomon: Physical Activity and Incident Depression: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies | American Journal of Psychiatry…

Jan 1, 2019 · 1 share · 6,709 followers View post →
DrDeborahSolomon
@DrDebSolomon · X

Physical Activity Prevents Depression in All Ages https://t.co/a33FlrbFgf

Jan 1, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 28 followers View post →
DrDeborahSolomon
@DrDebSolomon · X

Physical Activity and Incident Depression: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies | American Journal of Psychiatry https://t.co/pzSyXwCuR3

Jan 1, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 28 followers View post →