17.2 Boys and Elite Club Sports: Hard Bodies, Hard Minds, and Hard Hearts Can Make for Unhappy Humans

The participants will be able to: 1) state ways in which participation in team sports may benefit children and adolescents ’ psychosocial health; 2) explain the ways in which participation in highly competitive team sports may put boys at risk for depressive and anxiety symptoms; and 3) advise parents about the risks and benefits to their son’s mental health should he participate in elite club sports. Involvement in team sports has been associated with reduced anxiety and more prosocial behavior in children.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research