Helping elite athletes adjust to life away from the spotlight

Credit: Psychology of Sport and Exercise (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2024.102697 University of Queensland research is supporting elite athletes in adjusting to life after retiring from sport. Dr. Tarli Young from UQ’s School of Psychology evaluated a digital intervention program developed by UQ researchers and collaborators in Scotland and Belgium, to help athletes transition from a professional sports career. The research is published in the journal Psychology of Sport and Exercise. “Many elite athletes struggle with mental health after leaving sport,” Dr. Young said. “It’s a major life change as it often requires a complete reconfiguration of identity, and in some cases Read More