Depression and Resilience in Youth Mixed Martial Arts Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

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Jeffrey Fujimoto · University of California, Los Angeles

Alexandra Y Boyd · Loyola University Chicago

Karen Ladnier · Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Carlos Uquillas · Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute

Abstract

This study provides baseline data on depression and resilience among youth MMA athletes. Compared with peers of similar age reported in the literature, youth MMA participants in this study had lower depression scores and higher resilience scores. Further large-scale longitudinal studies are warranted to guide mental health resources for youth MMA athletes as the sport continues to grow.

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Sport Psychology and Performance Martial Arts: Techniques, Psychology, and Education Sports injuries and prevention

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Published in: Cureus

Volume 18, Issue 1, pp. e101625-e101625

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101625

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Depression and Resilience in Youth Mixed Martial Arts Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

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