Baseline concussion assessments can identify mental disorders: SCAT-5 and other screening tools in South African club rugby.

Objectives: Although mental health screenings are not routinely conducted in rugby, the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool - Fifth Edition (SCAT-5) is widely performed and measures affective, cognitive, sleep, and physical symptoms. This study investigated the psychometric properties of the SCAT-5 to explore its potential as a mental health screening tool.

Methods: During preseason for the 2021 Western Province Super League A in South Africa, clinicians conducted mental health assessments of 71 adult male rugby union players.

Associations between psychological distress and facets of mindfulness: Implications for campus-based university wellness services.

Objectives: To investigate associations between components of psychological distress and five facets of mindfulness (i.e. ; ; ; ; ).