Research on the Connection Between Depression and Physical Activity

In February 2024, Elena Shakhova was awarded a doctoral scholarship for her research on depression and physical activity. The aim of the project is to explore individual factors that determine the relationship between depression and physical activity by combining clinical insights with an interpretable deep learning algorithm approach. This research seeks to advance interdisciplinary exploration at the intersection of psychology and artificial intelligence.

The doctoral project is being conducted at Goethe University Frankfurt under the supervision of Prof. Ulrich Hegerl (Department of Psychiatry, Psychosomatics, and Psychotherapy at Goethe University Frankfurt).