Depression, anxiety and stress among female student-athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

CONCLUSION: Coaches, trainers and clinicians are key contributors in supporting female student-athlete mental health, with responsibilities for integrating mental skill training, sleep hygiene education and regular assessments. Comprehensive mental health and tailored education programmes considering determinants such as injury, health and social factors specific to female student-athletes are needed to enhance mental health equity in sport.PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42022362163.PMID:38233087 | DOI:10.1136/bjsports-2023-107328
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Source Type: research