The psychological effects of sports disruptions in NCAA Division I and II athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed methods analysis.

Background: Improving mental health outcomes in college athletics requires better understanding of how student-athletes respond to stress-inducing events.

Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, this study aimed to assess student-athletes' mental health status during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible participants (N.

The psychological effects of event cancellation in Olympic-level swimmers: preliminary findings and mental health screening recommendations.

Background: Mental health screening of elite athletes is not routinely practiced following the cancellation of an athletic event. Though sporting event cancellation has negative career and training impacts on elite athletes, little is known about its psychological impact. To determine the extent to which sporting event cancellation might warrant psychological screening practices in elite athletics, this study evaluated elite-level swimmers' response to the cancellation of the 2020 Olympic Games through psychological assessment and qualitative interviewing.