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Mental Health in Adaptive and Para Athletes
Petra Aboulhosn1, Giorgina Giampaolo2, Jorge Aguilar3
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine Division, Montefiore Einstein, 600 East 233rd Street, Bronx, NY 10466, USA; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Montefiore Einstein, 150 E 210th Street, Bronx, NY 10467, USA.
Adaptive and para athletes face unique challenges impacting their mental health. Routine screening for mental health symptoms is not standard, necessitating more research and provider education for better care.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Psychology
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Adaptive and para athletes' mental health is crucial.
- They face unique challenges: accessibility, equipment costs, stigma, and medical issues (pain, spasticity, dysfunction).
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of mental health and well-being in adaptive and para athletes.
- To identify barriers and needs in mental healthcare for this population.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on mental health in para-athletes.
- Analysis of unique challenges faced by adaptive and para athletes.
Main Results:
- Mental health screening tools exist but are underutilized.
- Significant barriers to care include physical, social, and medical factors.
- Healthcare providers require more education on this population's needs.
Conclusions:
- Early identification and intervention are lacking.
- Increased research and provider education are essential for improving mental healthcare access and quality for adaptive and para athletes.
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