- Findings shown in survey by Fifpro since coronavirus closures
- Social isolation and economic doubts said to be among factors
The number of footballers reporting symptoms of depression has doubled since the sport shut down because of Covid-19, a survey by the global players’ union, Fifpro, has found. Anxiety symptoms have also risen amid significant concerns about the long-term impact that coronavirus may have on the football community.
Fifpro’s study of 1,602 professional players, conducted between 22 March and 14 April, discovered that 22% of 468 female players and 13% of 1,134 male players reported symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of depression. It also found that 18% of the women and 16% of men reported markers of generalised anxiety. England, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland were among 16 countries – all of which have implemented drastic measures to contain Covid-19, such as home confinement – whose footballers were surveyed.
Written by Nick Ames
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/apr/20/number-of-footballers-with-depression-symptoms-doubles-during-shutdown-survey-fifpro-coronavirus under the title “Number of footballers with depression symptoms doubles during shutdown”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
