Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day – a national initiative to build awareness, acceptance and action relating to mental health.
While 84% of Canadians say they are comfortable speaking with others about mental health, athletes report a number of barriers to disclosing psychological distress. These include “tough” sport cultures, fear of stigma from coaches and teammates, and previous negative experiences with disclosure. Learn how coaches can support the mental health of their athletes in the SIRCuit.