Editorial
Make or break: psychotropic medications have off-label effects on neuromuscular performance
British journal of sports medicine, Vol.60(12)
12/06/2026
PMID: 41850729
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Abstract
Despite their physical resilience and peak performances, athletes are at a significant risk of mental health conditions. Symptoms of anxiety and depression can affect 30%–40% of elite athletes,1–3 while up to 8% of all athletes are affected by the neurodevelopmental condition attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).4 Established interventions to manage and alleviate symptoms of mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions include psychological therapies, lifestyle and social interventions and pharmacological treatments.
Details
- Title
- Make or break: psychotropic medications have off-label effects on neuromuscular performance
- Creators
- Tyler T Henderson - Charles Darwin UniversityLucas B R Orssatto - The University of QueenslandJacob R Thorstensen - Bond University
- Publication Details
- British journal of sports medicine, Vol.60(12)
- Publisher
- BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
- Identifiers
- 991013386432602368
- Copyright
- © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2026. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Editorial