According to some research done in 2009 by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, it is also possible that depression could be increasing the activity of osteoclasts, cells which are associated with bone degradation (via Science Daily).
Living with depression might cause someone to lose weight because of a loss of appetite. This, combined with reduced physical activity, could be negatively impacting your bones too, per Dr. David Hellerstein and Dr. Marcella Walker (via Columbia Psychiatry).
Finally, medications prescribed for mental health conditions like depression, particularly the antidepressants selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), can lead to bone loss too, shared Dr. Traci Speed, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, per Creaky Joints. “Antidepressants such as SSRIs and mood stabilizers have a direct effect on bone health and can increase risk of osteoporosis and fractures,” explained Dr. Speed. What does this mean for people with depression?