Substance use vulnerability increases with injury, high external expectations, normalized team use, social pressure, and an overidentification with athletic identity, facilitating escalation from coping to dependence.
Audience: Coaches
How Olympians think about success and failure and what we can learn from them
5 Sleep Habits to Steal From Winter Olympians
Here’s how athletes get better rest when it really counts.
Olympic Coaches Share Their Secrets for Boosting Mental Performance
Use these top strategies for resilience and focus in any situation.
Coach and Athletic Trainer Toolkit
This toolkit was developed with input from experts to equip you with the knowledge and resources to respond confidently and effectively when concerns about eating disorders arise.
When Grief Enters the Locker Room
Grief in sport settings affects identity, performance, and psychological safety.
The Coaches’ Guide to Supporting High School Athlete Mental Health
A trusted, caring adult can be a game changer for young people, and coaches are ideally positioned to provide that support.
NCAA Coaches Assist
The NCAA Coaches Assist for Empathic Response training video is designed to provide coaches with communication tools to have meaningful conversations about mental wellness with the student-athletes on their team and on their campus.
Eating Disorders in the Athletic Field
This blog post will explore the prevalence of eating disorders in athletes, examine contributing factors and discuss potential interventions to support healthier practices in the sports community.
Winter Olympics and Sports Psychiatry Today
International sporting events often bring conversations about athlete mental health into the public eye, and here our contributors discuss a variety of ways psychiatry is essential in sports.
COACH TIPS FOR WORKING WITH OFFICIALS
It’s important for coaches to model actions that create a positive sports environment by treating officials with understanding and dignity.
Mental Health in Coaching: Supporting Coaches, Athletes, and Team Culture
In this #AMHW2026 panel, we take a closer look at the mental health challenges coaches face, from performance pressure and burnout to balancing leadership and personal wellbeing. Panelists share practical strategies coaches can use to care for their own mental health, while also creating healthier, more supportive environments for their athletes.
Women in Sport | Redefining Strength in Mental Health
None of This Was Supposed To Happen
Without that brotherhood of football, I never would have made it.
You’re Far More Than an Athlete
How youth sports overtraining can lead to burnout, injury, and poor performance.
Senators’ Linus Ullmark opens up about personal leave: ‘I felt like I lost myself’
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark took a personal leave of absence in early 2026 to address serious mental health struggles, including severe anxiety and panic attacks.