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IOC Mental Health in Elite Athletes Toolkit

Author
Olympics - Athlete 365
https://olympics.com/athlete365/
Topic
High Performance
Mental Health
Mental Wellness
Supporting Athletes
Well-being

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Description

The significance of your mental health requirements is equal to that of your physical health needs. This toolkit was developed to assist you, your support network, sports organizations, and healthcare providers in gaining a deeper understanding of athletes' well-being and mental health. It aims to foster, encourage, and back athletes' mental well-being by providing valuable resources.

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Stay in the Loop!

The CAC's Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub's evidence-based resources help coaches and athletes navigate complex mental illness and mental health challenges with competence and confidence.

The Coaching Association of Canada is thrilled to announce that the Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub was officially launched on Thursday, February 16 at noon ET. Enter your email below to receive notifications and to be the first to receive news and updates. If you have questions, please reach out to mentalhealth@coach.ca.

Submit a Resource

The Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub aims to empower and equip coaches with educational resources to support their mental health literacy, both with a focus on self-care and supporting their sport participants. To submit your resource for consideration, review the Criteria for Eligible Resources and complete the submission form.

 Submit a Resource

Mental Health Support Services

If you are experiencing an emergency or are in crisis, please call 911 or call/text 988 to access the mental health crisis hotline. If you are experiencing a non-emergency crisis, click the link below to access a list of support services.

 Access Support Services