Mental Health & Awareness

Mental Health Training and Resources

Taking the online Mental Health in Sport module in the NCCP(free; takes from 40 - 60 minutes to complete) https://coach.ca/mental-health-sport
There are other free resources on the Mental Health Resource Hub for Coaches and Leaders https://coach.ca/mental-health-hub. Here you will find articles and resources on many important topics:
How to talk about mental health (even when it's hard);
Coach Stress and Well-Being
Supporting Mental Health and Well-Being after a Concussion
Spotting Signs of Suicide
and many many more...

Use a "Check In" Tool or Process (scroll down for links)

Using a "Check In" process and other resources from the Canadian Centre for Mental Health in Sport:

Website is here - look also under the Resources Tab for more handouts etc: https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1

Use the "Buddy Check" process for introducing mental health and connection in your team environment.

Buddy Check resources (poster, introduction, Coaches' Chat) to start the conversation in your dressing room
Encourage peer leadership and connection regarding "checking in" on one another's mental health and well-being as part of being a caring and responsible teammate

Handouts on Mental Health Challenge areas:

PacificSport Okanagan handouts on some key challenge areas:

More Information:

Additional links and Resources

Canadian Sport Helpline (reporting maltreatment)

Canadian Sport Psychology Association (mental health and performance experts)

The Foundry (BC) (free services for youth)