Mental Health in Sport Resources

Mental Health in Sport

Mental Health Strategy for High Performance Sport in Canada

Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention

My Health in Mind: Mental Health Tips & Strategies

Mental health problems in elite athletes

Being an elite athlete comes with many stressors throughout training and competition. A study done on various Swedish national teams found that lifetime prevalence of mental health problems was reported by more than half of the athletes, with 19.5% of athletes meeting the diagnostic criteria for anxiety and/or depression.

Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport

Maltreatment in Canada: A Focus on Para-Athletes

Pain relief medication in elite athletes

An alarming number of elite athletes rely on pain relief medication to compete through injuries or enhance performance. Despite some caution about side effects, self-administration is common and can be influenced by coaches and medical staff.

Non-contact boxing and mental health

While the mental health benefits of physical activity are well-documented, the specific advantages remain relatively unexplored. A recent review underscores the benefits that non-contact boxing may offer such as significant relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and stress.