Team Cohort Z

Team Members:
Araci Reyes,
Bayra Salinas,
Mariana Garza,
Alejandra Hinojosa
Jeramiah Lafausa

Annotated Bibliography on the Common Stress within College Athletes vs. Other Students
Lancaster, K. (December, 2011).
Retrieved on http://www.collegesportsscholarships.com/2011/12/21/stress-college-athletes.htm.
This article is an infographic article that includes stress factors amongst all students. The graph
give as comparison between college athletes and non-athlete students. According to the
information given, a stereotypical perception of athletes would have you believe that they are
pretty carefree, worrying only about their performance in sports. But real athletes, like everyone
else, are real people. Many types of stress enter their lives, and often they may be more stressed
than non-athletes (Lancaster, 20111).

Putukian, M., & Wilfert, M. (2004) Student-athletes also face dangers from depression. NCAA
Education Outreach. Retrieved from
http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/NCAANewsArchive/2004/Association-Wide/studentathletes+also+face+dangers+from+depression+-+4-12-04.html

The authors of this online article shows several studies to prove tan in the several years there has
been an extent in mental-health problems for those students who are athletes at college or the

university. For example, the authors realized a study of 13,257 at the Kansas State University
students between 1989 and 2001 which were there was an increase in the complexity of mentalhealth issues, including areas such as relationship difficulties and developmental issues. Also
more severe problems including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, sexual assault and
personality disorders. During that time period, the number of students seen for depression
doubled, and the number of students with suicidal ideation tripled. These issues are not isolated
to any one school, and several schools have noted similar increases in psychological demands
and needs of students. It is unclear why these increases in mental health problems have occurred,
and most experts feel it may be that as the world has become more complex, more students are
not equipped to handle the "stressors."

When we think of student athletes we assume that they might be better adjusted, have higher
self-esteem or confidence, and therefore are at a lower risk for experiencing mental health issues.
The question is, athletes might be at higher risk instead.

When it comes to mental health, the full range of issues found in the student population can also
be found in the life of student-athletes. Mental health is challenged by any number of factors in
student life. Here is a list of factor and effects of the stress between athletes in college.

Factors adding to the stress levels of college athletes may include:

* Financial stress such as paying for college, keeping a scholarship or paying for everyday needs
* Working at a part time job
* Worrying about preforming well in their sport
* The pressure to win
* Tests

* Missing classes, tests and assignments because of team travel

* Making up missing assignments and tests because of team travel
* Homework
* Studying
* A social life
* Peer pressure
* Not getting the necessary amount of sleep
* Not eating correctly
Effects of stress may include:
* A change in sleeping patterns or eating habits. * Depression, anger or unusual irritability
* A rise in blood pressure
* Chest pain, tightness or pressure in the chest
* An increase in the heart rate
* Increased anxiety to a full anxiety attack
* Difficulty concentrating
* Memory difficulties * A weakened immune system resulting in frequent colds, cases of the flu
and other communicable diseases.
* Headaches, stomachaches and digestive problems
* Pains in the back, neck and joints
* A decreased sex drive
* An increase in acne
* A significant weight gain or loss

Research suggests that 10-15% of college athletes are at risk of developing mental health issues
due to the increased stress and anxiety of participating in a college sport. This may lead to a
diagnosis of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and eating disorders.