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- Title
ON THIN ICE: Competitive Sports & Youth Mental Health.
- Authors
Kuntz, Leah
- Abstract
The article addresses the association between competitive sports and youth mental health. Topics discussed include positive effects of sports on psyche, importance of discussing suicide with young athletes, and possible contribution of increased pressure to the risk of depression or anxiety. It also mentions injuries as a catalyst for anxiety, depression, and substance abuse among athletes.
- Subjects
ATHLETIC ability &; psychology; PREVENTION of mental depression; ANXIETY prevention; SUICIDE prevention; ERGOGENIC aids; CLIENT relations; MENTAL health; PSYCHOSOCIAL factors; ELITE athletes; HEALTH promotion; PSYCHIATRIC treatment; ADULTS; ADOLESCENCE
- Publication
Psychiatric Times, 2022, Vol 39, Issue 6, p2
- ISSN
0893-2905
- Publication type
Article