Examining later-in-life health risks associated with sport-related concussion and repetitive head impacts: a systematic review of case-control and cohort studies
GL Iverson, RJ Castellani, JD Cassidy… - British journal of sports …, 2023 - bjsm.bmj.com
Objective Concern exists about possible problems with later-in-life brain health, such as
cognitive impairment, mental health problems and neurological diseases, in former athletes …
cognitive impairment, mental health problems and neurological diseases, in former athletes …
Male suicide risk and recovery factors: A systematic review and qualitative metasynthesis of two decades of research.
Suicide is a gendered phenomenon, where male deaths outnumber those of women
virtually everywhere in the world. Quantitative work has dominated suicide research …
virtually everywhere in the world. Quantitative work has dominated suicide research …
Athletes are not at greater risk for death by suicide: A review
EM Pichler, S Ewers, V Ajdacic‐Gross… - … Journal of Medicine …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Suicide represents a major mental and public health issue. Elite athletes share
certain individual and environmental characteristics that may increase their risk for mental …
certain individual and environmental characteristics that may increase their risk for mental …
Depression and anxiety-related disorders and suicide among Swedish male elite football players: a nationwide cohort study
Objective To assess whether male elite football players, during and after their active career,
were at increased risk of depression and anxiety-related disorders and suicide, as …
were at increased risk of depression and anxiety-related disorders and suicide, as …
Work‐related suicide: Evolving understandings of etiology & intervention
AD LaMontagne, M Åberg, S Blomqvist… - American journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Previously published analyses of suicide case investigations suggest that work or working
conditions contribute to 10%–13% of suicide deaths. Yet, the way in which work may …
conditions contribute to 10%–13% of suicide deaths. Yet, the way in which work may …
Depressive disorders in athletes
SE Beable - Clinics in sports medicine, 2024 - sportsmed.theclinics.com
Depression is a significant public health issue worldwide, with approximately 18% of
individuals suffering a major depressive episode in their lifetime, and rates continue to rise …
individuals suffering a major depressive episode in their lifetime, and rates continue to rise …
Suicide and depression in former contact sports participants: population-based cohort study, systematic review, and meta-analysis
Background Former participants in sports characterised by low intensity repetitive head
impact appear to have elevated rates of later dementia, but links with other psychological …
impact appear to have elevated rates of later dementia, but links with other psychological …
Relating American football age of first exposure to patient-reported outcomes and medical diagnoses among former National Football League Players: an NFL-LONG …
Background The age of first exposure (AFE) to American football participation is a growing
concern for late-life function. Mixed evidence exists surrounding AFE and may be attributed …
concern for late-life function. Mixed evidence exists surrounding AFE and may be attributed …
Cortical thickness and neurocognitive performance in former high‐level female soccer and non‐contact sport athletes
FK Haase, A Prien, L Douw… - … Journal of Medicine …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Long‐term effects of playing soccer (football) on the brain structure and function
of the brain are vividly debated. While some studies showed differences in neurocognitive …
of the brain are vividly debated. While some studies showed differences in neurocognitive …
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the psychological aspects and mental health of elite soccer athletes: a systematic review
Introduction Investigation of the psychological impact on soccer athletes during the
pandemic is essential given their unique challenges, including training disruptions and …
pandemic is essential given their unique challenges, including training disruptions and …