Citation

Hamstra-Wright KL, Coumbe-Lilley JE, Bustamante EE. J. Sport Rehab. 2024; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, Human Kinetics Publishers)

DOI

10.1123/jsr.2023-0085

PMID

38335951

Abstract

Suicide and contributing mental health conditions in athletes are shared concerns within health care and society at large. This commentary focuses on suicide risk among athletes and the role of sports medicine professionals in preventing suicide and promoting mental health. In this commentary, we draw on the scientific literature and our clinical experiences to pose and answer these questions: Does suicide risk among athletes vary by sociodemographic factors (eg, sex, gender, race/ethnicity, family income, sexual orientation) or if injured? Do sociodemographic differences influence access to and benefits from services among athletes? How do I know my athletes are at risk for suicide? What do I do if one of my athletes shares with me that they have considered suicide? Within our commentary, we review the current literature and clinical practices regarding these questions and close with actionable suggestions and recommendations for future directions.

Language: en

Keywords

death in sport; long-term injury; suicide interruption