Kelly R. Mazzer and Debra J. Rickwood and Thea Vanags
Teachers and Sports Coaches Supporting Young Peoples Mental Health Promotion, Prevention, and Early Intervention
1209 - 1214
2012
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International Journal of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences
https://publications.waset.org/pdf/2125
https://publications.waset.org/vol/66
World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
Young people have a high prevalence of mental health
problems, yet tend not to seek help. Trusted adults in young peoples
lives, such as teachers and sports coaches, can make a major positive
contribution to the mental health of young people. Teachers and
sports coaches may be in a position to be effective in supporting
young peoples mental health through promotion, prevention and
early intervention. This study reports findings from interviews with
21 teachers and 13 sports coaches of young people aged 12 to 18 in
Canberra, Australia, regarding their perceptions of the relevance and
effectiveness of their role in supporting young peoples mental
health. Both teachers and coaches perceived having influential but
slightly different roles to play in supporting mental health. There may
be potential to elevate the influence of teachers and coaches as
sources of support for young people and their mental health care.
Open Science Index 66, 2012