II. Pathophysiology
- Major Depression in Athletes often due to Overtraining
III. Symptoms and Signs
- See Major Depression
- Inquire about Illicit Drug use
- See Illicit Drug use in athletes
IV. Management
- See Major Depression
- Mental health counseling
- Reduce training regimen (eliminate Overtraining)
- Increase rest
- Increase Carbohydrate intake
- Increase fluid intake
- Decrease intensity and frequency of training
- Consider Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)