The American Psychological Association published an item on April 1, 2026, titled “How psychologists are shaping the high-pressure world of esports.”

Psychology and competition

The item focuses on psychologists’ involvement in esports and the pressures associated with competition.

The subject places mental performance and wellbeing within the broader conversation about competitive esports.

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