Mental health of elite athletes: an overview of used measuring tools
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| Year of publication | 2024 |
| Type | Appeared in Conference without Proceedings |
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| Description | The positive impact of physical activity on mental health has been demonstrated in a number of studies (Chekroud et al., 2018; Lindwall et al., 2014; Wang et al., 2014). Physical activity can reduce anxiety, depression, stress and burnout syndrome, and improve overall mental health. Current research focuses on the impact of mental health on athletic performance, and the sporting environment can introduce stressors that negatively impact athletes' mental health (Arnold & Fletcher, 2012). Elite athletes are more susceptible to psychological problems, including burnout syndrome, anxiety, depression, and addiction (Reardon et al., 2019). This paper presents a comprehensive overview of methods used to measure mental health in elite athletes to help identify risks of psychological problems (Gouttebarge et al., 2020). We discuss the benefits and limitations associated with the application of these tools in practice. This research is still in progress and hard data will be available soon. The aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of the available tools, to contribute to a better understanding and promotion of mental health in the elite sport setting, and to facilitate researchers' selection of an appropriate tool. |
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