Gorczynski, Paul ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8876-8935 (2022) Major depressive disorder and depressive symptoms. In: Reardon, Claudia L., (ed.) Mental health care for elite athletes. Springer, Cham, Switzerland, pp. 51-59. ISBN 978-3031083631; 978-3031083648 (doi:10.1007/978-3-031-08364-8_6)

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Abstract

In professional sport, the mental health of elite athletes is a major concern. Given its high prevalence and the potential for multifaceted and severe consequences, major depressive disorder is one of the greatest concerns with respect to the mental health of elite athletes. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a review of major depressive disorder and depressive symptoms within the elite sport research literature. Along with information on the epidemiology of depressive symptoms, risk and protective factors will also be examined. Strategies to enhance diagnosis, treatment, management, and recovery, including culturally situated mental health literacy, will also be discussed. The chapter will conclude with suggestions for future research and clinical and organizational intervention. Collective action amongst mental health researchers and practitioners, as well as athletes, coaches, staff, and their families, can help drive continual improvements in the prevention and treatment of major depressive disorder and depressive symptoms.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	depressive symptoms; major depressive disorder; athletes; sport; mental health
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC1200 Sports Medicine
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > School of Human Sciences (HUM)
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Last Modified:	07 Dec 2023 16:04
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/35693

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