Symptoms of mental illness among university student-athletes during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Canada.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown disrupted the university sports season and had negative consequences on the academic and personal life of university student-athletes, resulting in several psychological challenges. The goal of this study is to document the symptoms of mental illness among university student-athletes during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Canada. It aims to (a) assess the prevalence of mental illness symptoms (anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and dangerous drinking) among university student-athletes and (b) identify which sociodemographic and sports characteristics, pandemic impacts, and levels of perceived stress most influence these symptoms. A total of 424 university student-athletes completed an online survey, which included questions on mental

SUBMITTER: Boudreault V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9627313 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature