Issues In Sport: Mental Health

SMH article on the issue of mental health among professional athletes

Information on mental health amongst sportspeople provided by Beyond Blue

Details of the Australian Institute of Sport recent mental health service. Launched in 2019.

Four time Olympic swimmer discusses her struggles with body image and mental health on ABC's Hack

Mental illnesses are as prevalent among elite athletes as in the general population. Despite this, there is little research examining how to enhance mental health literacy or helping behaviors in elite sport environments. A Mental Health in Sport (MHS) workshop was therefore developed and its effects on mental health literacy and confidence studied in 166 coaches and support staff working with elite athletes and teams in Australia.

Currently, little is known about the prevalence of mental disorders in athletes. This study aims to investigate Australian elite athletes’ symptoms of general psychological distress and common mental disorders.