Study reveals warning signs of poor mental health in athletes
‘Put down’ language is a key indicator of poor mental health in athletes, recent research showsMore than 400 athletes across a variety of sports, ages and levels of experience were questioned for the study by sports psychology experts from Staffordshire University and Manchester Metropolitan University. The findings reveal that athletes’ belief systems – specifically irrational beliefs – are related to poorer self-confidence, and in turn, greater competitive anxiety and depressive symptoms. Phrases that