International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sport Mental Health Assessment Tool 1 (SMHAT-1) and Sport Mental Health Recognition Tool 1 (SMHRT-1): towards better support of athletes' mental health.

Vincent GouttebargeAbhinav BindraCheri BlauwetNiccolo CamprianiAlan CurrieLars EngebretsenBrian HainlineEmily KroshusDavid McDuff Margo Lynn MountjoyRosemary PurcellMargot PutukianClaudia L ReardonSimon M RiceRichard Budgett

Published in: British journal of sports medicine (2020)

The SMHAT-1 and SMHRT-1 enable that mental health symptoms and disorders in elite athletes are recognised earlier than they otherwise would. These tools should facilitate the timely referral of those athletes in need for appropriate support and treatment.

Keyphrases

mental health
mental illness
high school
primary care
physical activity
combination therapy