Do psychological symptoms peak during contest preparation and improve 12 weeks after competition?

Contest Prep Psychology1 min readUpdated June 4, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed one assertion and found that psychological symptoms like mood swings and disordered eating behaviors tend to be most intense during contest preparation in competitive athletes, with noticeable improvement 12 weeks after the event [1]. The evidence we’ve reviewed so far leans toward the...

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June 4, 2026·Last updated June 4, 2026
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