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Prevalence and correlates of psychological distress among retired elite athletes: A systematic review

Zachary L. MannesDepartment of Clinical and Health Psychology, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Lori B. WaxenbergDepartment of Clinical and Health Psychology, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USAView further author information
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Linda B. CottlerDepartment of Epidemiology, College of Public Health and Health Professions & College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USAView further author information
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William M. PerlsteinDepartment of Clinical and Health Psychology, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USAView further author information
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Larry E. Burrell IIDepartment of Clinical and Health Psychology, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USAView further author information
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Erin G. FergusonDepartment of Clinical and Health Psychology, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USAView further author information
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Mary E. EdwardsHealth Science Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USAView further author information
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Nicole EnnisDepartment of Clinical and Health Psychology, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USAView further author information
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Pages 265-294 | Received 01 Feb 2017, Accepted 20 Apr 2018, Published online: 07 Jun 2018

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