Longitudinal relationships between daily activities, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and suicidality during the COVID-19 pandemic: a three-wave cross-lagged study

These findings highlight the complex relationship between core daily activities and mental health and provide valuable insights for targeted therapeutic strategies. Implementing timely and effective interventions to maintain and enhance key activities, particularly social engagement, is crucial for alleviating negative mood symptoms. Clinical support and promotion of these essential daily activities are necessary to improve mental health outcomes.