Vincent Gouttebarge|Johannes L. Tol|Gino M. M. J. Kerkhoffs
Epidemiology of symptoms of common mental disorders among elite Gaelic athletes: a prospective cohort study
Academic Center for Evidence-Based Sports Medicine|Academic Medical Center|Health & Safety in Sports|International Pharmaceutical Federation|OLVG|Academic Center for Evidence-Based Sports Medicine|Academic Medical Center|Academic Medical Center|Health & Safety in Sports|Academic Center for Evidence-Based Sports Medicine
objective scientific knowledge symptoms common mental disorders among elite gaelic athletes lacking consequently study aimed determine prevalence comorbidity 6month incidence symptoms common mental disorders distress anxietydepression sleep disturbance adverse alcohol use among elite gaelic athletes ii evaluate association potential stressors severe musculoskeletal injuries surgeries recent life events career dissatisfactionmethods observational prospective cohort study means questionnaires conducted six months among elite gaelic athletes n204 using validated questionnaires assess symptoms common mental disorders well several stressors electronic questionnaire set distributed gaelic players associationresults prevalence ranged 23 adverse alcohol use 48 anxietydepression around 24 participants reported baseline two symptoms sixmonth incidence ranged 11 sleep disturbance 21 anxietydepression severe musculoskeletal injury surgery recent life events career dissatisfaction led increased risk common mental disordersconclusion findings indicate raising selfawareness stakeholders gaelic sports common mental disorders prioritized well evidencebased development application adequate preventive supportive measures