Journal article
Mental health and well-being of elite youth athletes: a scoping review
Abstract
BACKGROUND: There is increasing recognition of the prevalence and risk factors for mental health symptoms and disorders among adult elite athletes, with less research involving elite youth athletes. This scoping review aimed to characterise the mental health and well-being of elite youth athletes who travel internationally and compete for their sport.
METHOD: Four databases were searched in March 2023. Inclusion criteria were studies with elite …
Authors
Gwyther K; Pilkington V; Bailey AP; Mountjoy M; Bergeron MF; Rice SM; Purcell R
Journal
British Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. 58, No. 17, pp. 1011–1019
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
9 2024
DOI
10.1136/bjsports-2024-108244
ISSN
0306-3674