The impact of mental health literacy initiatives on youth elite athletes: A systematic review

Diamond, S; Wallace, L; English, M; Caperchione, CM

The impact of mental health literacy initiatives on youth elite athletes: A systematic review

Diamond, S Wallace, L

English, M Caperchione, CM

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Citation:: Performance Enhancement and Health, 2022, 10, (3), pp. 1-9
Issue Date:: 2022-08-01

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dc.contributor.author	Diamond, S
dc.contributor.author	Wallace, L https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7561-1303
dc.contributor.author	English, M
dc.contributor.author	Caperchione, CM
dc.date.accessioned	2022-10-05T02:49:20Z
dc.date.available	2022-10-05T02:49:20Z
dc.date.issued	2022-08-01
dc.identifier.citation	Performance Enhancement and Health, 2022, 10, (3), pp. 1-9
dc.identifier.issn	2211-2669
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dc.description.abstract	Several evidence-based programs to improve mental health literacy (MHL) are available; however, few have been adapted for youth athletes and sport-club settings. This systematic review aimed to investigate the impact of MHL initiatives, inclusive of education, resources and information, on the mental health of youth elite athletes. Studies were included if they examined a mental health program for young athletes (10–24 years) and reported MHL outcomes in either young people or their extended support network. A systematic search of the PubMed, Scopus and SPORTDiscus databases was conducted with no language or publication restrictions from July 2020 until September 2020. Thirteen studies were included for analysis in the review. Six studies included adolescent athletes, four studies included parents of adolescent athletes, six studies included coaching staff and three studies included female athletic populations. Five of these studies were qualitative and eight quantitative. The broad study search identified a lack of well designed, intervention-based research on MHL programs for youth elite athletes despite high demand for context specific programs. No literature that met eligibility criteria addressed MHL in youth female elite athletes exclusively. These findings limit dissemination and program transferability. This study also reinforces the influence parents and coaches have on the mental wellbeing of young elite athletes. To enhance the quality of MHL initiatives, programs developers should focus on the development of tailored resources for youth athletes with a gendered focus and incorporating opportunities for coach and parent engagement.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation	Sanitarium Health Food Company
dc.relation.ispartof	Performance Enhancement and Health
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.peh.2022.100226
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dc.subject	1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 1117 Public Health and Health Services, 1701 Psychology
dc.title	The impact of mental health literacy initiatives on youth elite athletes: A systematic review
dc.type	Journal Article
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Abstract:

Several evidence-based programs to improve mental health literacy (MHL) are available; however, few have been adapted for youth athletes and sport-club settings. This systematic review aimed to investigate the impact of MHL initiatives, inclusive of education, resources and information, on the mental health of youth elite athletes. Studies were included if they examined a mental health program for young athletes (10–24 years) and reported MHL outcomes in either young people or their extended support network. A systematic search of the PubMed, Scopus and SPORTDiscus databases was conducted with no language or publication restrictions from July 2020 until September 2020. Thirteen studies were included for analysis in the review. Six studies included adolescent athletes, four studies included parents of adolescent athletes, six studies included coaching staff and three studies included female athletic populations. Five of these studies were qualitative and eight quantitative. The broad study search identified a lack of well designed, intervention-based research on MHL programs for youth elite athletes despite high demand for context specific programs. No literature that met eligibility criteria addressed MHL in youth female elite athletes exclusively. These findings limit dissemination and program transferability. This study also reinforces the influence parents and coaches have on the mental wellbeing of young elite athletes. To enhance the quality of MHL initiatives, programs developers should focus on the development of tailored resources for youth athletes with a gendered focus and incorporating opportunities for coach and parent engagement.

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