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Sleep Disorders in the Athlete
Shane A Creado1, Shailesh Advani2
1625 West Madison Street, Apartment 4111, Chicago, IL 60661, USA.
The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|August 10, 2021
Summary
Athletes need healthy sleep for mental wellness and sports performance. This review highlights sleep disorders
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Sleep Science
- Athletic Performance
Background:
- Healthy sleep behaviors are crucial for athletes' mental wellness and sports performance.
- Sleep disturbances (timing, quantity, quality) negatively impact short- and long-term athletic performance.
- Poor sleep can affect overall health, injury risk, and career longevity in athletes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the prevalence of sleep disorders in athletes.
- To examine the impact of sleep disorders on athletes' mental health.
- To outline a proactive strategy for identifying and managing sleep disorders in athletes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on sleep disorders in athletic populations.
- Analysis of the relationship between sleep disturbances and mental health outcomes.
- Synthesis of current therapeutic interventions for improving sleep in athletes.
Main Results:
- Sleep disorders are prevalent among athletes, significantly affecting mental health.
- Proactive identification of sleep disorders is more effective than reactive treatment.
- Various therapeutic interventions exist to improve sleep quality and quantity.
Conclusions:
- Addressing sleep disorders is essential for optimizing athletic performance and mental well-being.
- A strategic, proactive approach to sleep health management is recommended for athletes.
- Further research into targeted interventions can enhance sleep and overall athletic outcomes.
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