The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental and Emotional Health of Athletes: A Systematic Review.
Lori JiaMichael V CarterAntonio CusanoXinning LiJohn D KellyJessica D BartleyRobert L ParisienPublished in: The American journal of sports medicine (2022)
The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental and emotional health of athletes is complex and multifaceted. Increased social interactions with coaches and teammates, continued access to training facilities and mental health professionals, and active utilization of healthy coping mechanisms can improve mental health outcomes for athletes in the era of COVID-19.