Negative social attitudes or stereotypes surrounding mental health, also known as stigma, poses a significant barrier to mental health help-seeking among athletes. Research shows that athletes are often reluctant to seek help for mental health because of fears about what others will think. Normalizing discussions around mental health in sport is key to address these challenges head-on.

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