Posted on January 18, 2024
Importance of psychologists during training and competition to address mental health issues
Depressive symptoms appear to be significantly more common among high-performance athletes than in the general population. A recent study investigating the mental health of athletes at the FINA World Championships 2019 revealed that nearly 25% of the participants met the criteria for depression. Additionally, a substantial 45% of the entire athlete sample expressed a desire for, or a need for, psychotherapeutic support. These findings underscore the need for resources to be readily accessible to athletes.