Forbes May 17, 2024
A new study conducted by the Women’s Sport Foundation reveals that girls’ participation in supportive sport environments can significantly lessen mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. The report, Thriving Through Sport: The Transformative Impact on Girls’ Mental Health, examined not only the relationship between sport participation and mental health, but also the types of sport environments that yield the most significant mental health benefits for participants.
Karen Issokson-Silver, Vice President, Research & Education at the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), shared that the motivation behind the study stemmed largely from a lack of previous research and the notable increase in youth mental health issues. She noted, “though there was some existing research on the connection between sport participation and mental...
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