Below are the best articles we could find on Clinical Depression and athlete well being.
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It is a common perception that athletes, by virtue of their athletic endeavors, are somehow immune to depression and other mood disorders. Though there is not enough research yet to definitively refute this belief, it is very likely that this is not true.
Michael Phelps, the most decorated athlete in Olympic history with 28 medals, has acknowledged that after the 2012 games, his longtime depression was so overwhelming he thought about killing himself.
Recent tragedies reveal the silent stigma in sports.
Ouch – that pain is more than just physical.
Study by German sports psychologists finds individual athletes score higher on depression scale than those in team sports.
Former professional athletes describe the unique experience.
The unspoken truths of physically and emotionally injured athletes.
Athletes who suffer injuries, even weekend athletes, are susceptible to depression, anxiety and other psychological symptoms.
Many changes are taking place in our culture that influence the mental and emotional well-being of today’s student-athletes. The pressure associated with student-athletes’ daily routine can create intense emotional responses.
When high-school sports replicate the training methods and intensity seen at the college level, players feel the toll.
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