Sports participation shields against suicide risk in teens, preteens — but fewer are taking the field
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Public health researcher Massy Mutumba finds sports participation lowers suicide risk for teens — but warns access is shrinking just as mental health needs are surging.
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Original Title: Participation in sports lowered the risk of suicide ideation/behaviors for both middle and high school students in the U.S. The findings suggest that engaging in sports, particularly multiple sports, serves as an intervention strategy for reducing suicide risks in this population.