An Athlete’s Achilles Heel: The Risk Stratification of Athletes and Barriers to Mental Health Care-View Presentation

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Strategies for promoting mental health in athletes include creating a culture that prioritizes mental well-being, offering access to mental health resources, and training coaches and staff on mental health awareness. Screening programs can help identify issues early, while interventions and treatment plans can mitigate their impact. Supporting athletes with peer networks, resilience-building, and individual-focused development programs is essential. The talk also discussed the development of a mental health screening tool, the importance of organizational support in sports leagues, and the need for tailored interventions and support systems for athletes. Considerations like performance-related anxiety, sleep disturbances, and parental influences on young athletes were highlighted, underscoring the need for a holistic approach to mental well-being in sports culture.

Keywords

mental health

elite athletes

stressors

risk factors

pressure to perform

physical injuries

identity tied to sport

transition points

stigma

comprehensive care

integrative approaches

AFLEX

psychometric tool

AFLEX scale

psychometric scale

athletic coping skills

anxiety

depression

resilience

binary scoring system

urgency level

coaches and staff

mental health promotion

athletes

culture

mental well-being

resources

coaches

staff

awareness

screening programs

interventions

treatment plans

peer networks

resilience-building