The Mental Health of Elite Athletes: A Narrative Systematic Review

The physical impacts of elite sport participation have been well documented; however, there is comparatively less research on the mental health and psychological wellbeing of elite athletes. This review appraises the evidence base regarding the mental health and wellbeing of elite-level athletes, including the incidence and/or nature of mental ill-health and substance use. A systematic search of the PubMed, EMBASE, SPORTDiscus, PsycINFO,...