Abstract
Sleep and mental health share an intricate relationship, such that they may worsen or improve the other. Mental health and sleep disorder symptoms are highly prevalent in athlete populations, and athletes experience unique factors (e.g., competition pressures, training, and travel demands) that may exacerbate sleep and mental health difficulties. Despite this, little empirical attention has been given to the relationship between sleep and mental health in athletes. This chapter intends to provide an overview of the relationships found between specific sleep facets and mental health domains in athletes across age, sport, and professional levels. This chapter also discusses the limitations found within the literature and concludes with a discussion on the clinical implications and potential strategies for the assessment and management of athletes' sleep and mental health.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Sleep and Sport |
| Subtitle of host publication | Physical Performance, Mental Performance, Injury Prevention, and Competitive Advantage for Athletes, Coaches, and Trainers |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 137-164 |
| Number of pages | 28 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128229699 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780128231098 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2024 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Athletes
- Circadian rhythms
- Insomnia
- Mental health
- Mental health disorders
- Sleep
- Sleep disorders
- Sport
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
- General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology