How Mandala Colouring Affects Athletes Mood

INTERVENTION: Intervention1: Mandala colouring: Art‐based Intervention focused on reducing depressed mood states in athletes. To find the effectiveness of the intervention. The athletes who engage in mandala colouring sessions will experience better mood regulation. The intervention is twice a week for one month, totaling to about 8 sessions per participant in total. Control Intervention1: Zentangle Colouring: The art‐based intervention, the primary intervention mandala colouring, is compared with zentangle colouring, an active control. It will happen simultaneously alongside mandala intervention. CONDITION: PRIMARY OUTCOME: Mandala colouring leads to a reduced depressed state and increased mood regulation.Timepoint: 10 weeks SECONDARY OUTCOME: Mandala colouring, when compared to Zentangle colouring, leads to reduced depressed mood statesTimepoint: 10 weeks INCLUSION CRITERIA: Participants aged 18‐25 years. Participants competing at the University level and/or above. Participants with BRUMS Depression subscale scores above 50. Participants with English language literacy.