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ATRX large deletions and truncating mutations are associated with primary induction chemotherapy resistance in high-risk neuroblastoma: a multicenter propensity-weighted cohort study.

Authors: Sun J, Qian B, Lu L, Zhou J
Journal: Frontiers in oncology
mental health psychology open access

Abstract

Youth sport is an increasingly popular area in modern athletic development systems, especially in countries that invest much in the training of elite athletes at a young age (). Young athletes are subjected to intense training programs, strict competition requirements, and expectations to perform well in most competitive sport settings (; ). Although the stated environments are meant to promote elite performance and international competitiveness, they also generate psychological stress that has a dramatic impact on the mental health and wellbeing of athletes. In this framework, the problem of chronic stress, emotional burnout, and the lack of motivation has become a burning topic in the youth sports community (; ). The given experiences are traditionally interpreted via the prism of Athlete Burnout as a psychological state, which is defined by emotional and physical fatigue, the loss of athletic achievement, and the development of the devaluation of sport (; ). The etiology of burnout and ways in which it has been averted have thus taken a significant interest in the study of sport psychology. The developmental issues of youth high-performance athletes are highly individualized since they have to manage the requirements of sport training at the elite level with the roles of educational, social, and personal development (; ). At this stage of adolescence and early adulthood, human beings experience tremendous psychological and emotional shifts, which render them highly vulnerable to the effects of environmental stressors (). In case athletes train within very competitive systems and focus on their results, the stress of expectation has also caused extended psychological stress. It has been found out that insufficient training loads, absence of recovery, and strict coaching organization has make young athletes more susceptible to burnout (; ). As a result, researchers and practitioners have started to highlight the significance of recovery measures and psychological resources that has enable athletes to be well and at the same time ensure a high level of performance. Psychological and physiological recovery, in turn, is one of the most significant protective mechanisms against burnout (). Provided that recovery possibilities are lacking, over time, athletes has experience more stress, making them more susceptible to exhaustion and issues with psychological wellness (). Over the recent years, sport psychologists have come to the realization of the significance of recovery experiences that incorporate relaxation, mental disconnection with sport-related demands, and participation in restful activities (). The processes assist the athletes in managing stress and ensuring that there is long-term psychological balance in the demanding systems of sport that are demanding.