Why the study?
More effective strategies were needed to overcome stigma, improve mental health literacy, and address athlete-specific barriers to seeking treatment for mental illness.
What strategies can overcome cultural influencers and barriers to elite athletes seeking treatment for mental health symptoms and disorders?
What strategies can overcome cultural influencers and barriers to elite athletes seeking treatment for mental health symptoms and disorders?
Coaches are critical in promoting a culture that encourages elite athletes to seek treatment for mental health disorders by overcoming cultural barriers and stigma.
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Engaging coaches to reduce stigma may improve mental health treatment access for elite athletes; extends Level 1 evidence on cultural barriers in sports.
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