Keywords Sitting time Mentally active sedentary behaviour Mentally passive sedentary behaviour Depressive symptoms Abnormal glucose metabolism Type 2 diabetes Get full text access Log in, subscribe or purchase for full access. Data availability Data will be made available on request. References 1. Heissel, A. ... ‘Exercise as medicine for depressive symptoms? A systematic review and meta-analysis with meta-regression’ Br J Sports Med. 2023; 57:1049 2. M. S.