Mind and body exercises (MBE), prescribed antidepressant medication, physical exercise and depressive symptoms - a longitudinal study.

•First longitudinal cohort study of depression and mind & body exercises (MBE).•MBE and antidepressants positively related to depressive symptoms two years later.•The relationship probably explained by confounding by indication.•Confounding by indication: Depressed more likely to use MBE and/or antidepressants.