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Why the International Olympic Committee wants mental health screening in elite sports
Elite athletes are exposed to a range of sport-specific factors that can heighten their vulnerability to mental ill health.
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Elite athletes are exposed to a range of sport-specific factors that can heighten their vulnerability to mental ill health. These include injury, overtraining, burnout, performance-related pressures, intense public scrutiny and social media abuse.
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