This class may be the key to lowering depression in middle school | Deseret News National

“Researchers at the American Psychological Association found that preventing depression in the sixth grade, via gym class and recess, can stave off depression throughout the rest of adolescence.

 

Depression is the third leading cause of death and the number one leading cause of disability in teens. The study found that there is a significant association between the onset of depression in the sixth grade and depression in later teen years.”

 

Source: national.deseretnews.com

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