Mental Health in Elite Athletes

This study has been approved by the University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board (REB24-0181)

About the study

Over the next year, with the support of the International Olympic Committee, we are conducting a study on the mental health of elite athletes and elite Para athletes through online, confidential surveys. Your insights could help shape the future of mental health support in sports!

Am I eligible to participate?

Inclusion Criteria

  • Elite athletes and elite Para athletes (national or international), who participate in any sport
  • 18 years or older

What would I have to do?

You will complete a series of questionnaires at five time points.

Baseline (+/- 15-20 minutes)

- Informed consent
- Basic demographics
- Questions on mental health

1 week (+/- 5 mins)

- Questions on mental health

4 months (+/- 5-10 mins)

- Questions on mental health and health problems

8 months (+/- 5-10 mins)

- Questions on mental health and health problems

12 months (+/-5-10 mins)

- Questions on mental health and health problems
- 10 questions on your research experience

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