Abstract:Introduction: This article outlines the important and varied role of sports psychiatrists in Japan and highlights the unique challenges and contributions of sports psychiatry to improving the mental health and performance of athletes. The ...
Abstract:Introduction: Concern about mental health is an increasingly relevant topic in high-performance sport. In this regard, because burnout can be harmful to both the health and performance of athletes, it is of particular importance. Although a ...
Abstract: There are numerous risk/protective factors for developing mental disorders in older people. This study examined the contribution of lifestyle (physical activity, sedentary behavior, smoking habits, and alcohol consumption) and psychosocial ...
Abstract:Introduction: The use of various forms of social media has exploded worldwide and is popular among athletes. To date, much research has focused on the potential impact of traditional print media on athletes’ mental health. This study aims to ...
Abstract:Objectives: This study aimed to analyze Japanese youth athletes’ mental health and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the potential correlations between their demographic factors and mental health outcomes. Methods: ...
Abstract:Objective: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sport Mental Health Assessment Tool 1 (SMHAT-1) is an athlete-specific screening tool developed to identify mental health symptoms in elite athletes and potential need for referral to care. ...
Abstract:Background: Suicide rates continue to rise for adolescents in the United States. 62% of teenagers use Instagram, and as technology and research in this domain advance, social media posts could provide insights into near-term adolescent risk ...
Abstract:Introduction: The aim of this study is to provide an overview of Paralympic athletes’ views on mental health in a competitive sport context. Although research in the field of Paralympic sport has increased exponentially over the ...
Abstract:Introduction: Sports psychiatry is a developing field whose focus is the diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental illness in sports team members. Participation in elite sports can compromise mental health as psychiatric symptoms and ...
Abstract:Introduction: The mental health of elite athletes has been recognised as of great importance. There have been relatively few studies examining the prevalence of mental health problems in swimmers. None have commented on the range of ...
Abstract.Introduction: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in elite-level cycling is an overlooked area of clinical enquiry. Whilst former riders have raised awareness about ADHD, there is scant evidence about pharmacotherapeutic treatment ...
Abstract.Background: Befriending is one of many strategies with the potential to reduce suicidal ideation and decrease the risk of suicide. Aims: To measure change in suicidal ideation and behavior among visitors (service users) supported at The ...
Abstract:Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences may affect population mental health and suicide risk. Aims: To explore the experiences among suicidal individuals who made calls to a suicide prevention hotline and to identify factors and ...
Abstract.Introduction: Sports psychiatry, a field of psychiatry, is a young medical discipline. The aim of this study was to gauge opinions on the following: sports psychiatry as a specialized subdiscipline, its areas of activity among professionals, ...
Abstract.Background: Although the number of suicides did not increase in 2020, there are concerns about the mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aims: To present the demand for the Dutch suicide prevention helpline during times of ...
Abstract.Introduction: The mental health of elite athletes is a growing area of research however there remains a paucity of data to support evidence-based screening and prevention programmes as well as holistic yet targeted care. Olympic Weightlifting ...
Abstract.Introduction: The media coverage of high-profile sporting events can bring increased pressure to athletes’ psychological wellbeing. There may be speculation regarding athletes’ mental state before, during and after competition potentially ...
Abstract.Background: Data are scarce on assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people. Aim: To examine changes in crisis text patterns in the United States during the pandemic compared to the ...
Abstract. This study investigates the relationship between living arrangements and the psychological health of older women. It includes a total of 252 women aged 60+ years living in the slums of Kolkata, India. The results reveal that psychological ...
Abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the world. However, a particular group has felt the effects of the pandemic to an extraordinarily greater degree: Black older adults. This conceptual paper applies the law of small effects theory to ...