Teachers and Sports Coaches Supporting Young People’s Mental Health: Promotion, Prevention, and Early Intervention

Kelly R Mazzer; Debra Rickwood; Thea Vanags

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Teachers and Sports Coaches Supporting Young People’s Mental Health: Promotion, Prevention, and Early Intervention

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Teachers and Sports Coaches Supporting Young People’s Mental Health: Promotion, Prevention, and Early Intervention

Kelly R Mazzer, Debra Rickwood and Thea Vanags

Proceedings of 2012 World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Conference, Vol.66, pp.489-494

World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET) International Conference, 2012 (Paris, France, 27-Jun-2012–28-Jun-2012)

World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (W A S E T)

2012

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Abstract

Psychology

early intervention

mental health promotion

teachers

coaches

young people

Young people have a high prevalence of mental health problems, yet tend not to seek help. Trusted adults in young people's 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 people's 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 people's 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.

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Title: Teachers and Sports Coaches Supporting Young People’s Mental Health: Promotion, Prevention, and Early Intervention
Authors: Kelly R Mazzer (Author) - University of Canberra
Debra Rickwood (Author) - University of Canberra
Thea Vanags (Author) - University of Canberra
Publication details: Proceedings of 2012 World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Conference, Vol.66, pp.489-494
Conference details: World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET) International Conference, 2012 (Paris, France, 27-Jun-2012–28-Jun-2012)
Publisher: World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (W A S E T)
Date published: 2012
ISSN: 2010-376X; 2010-376X
Organisation Unit: Centre for Support and Advancement of Learning and Teaching; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99448612802621
Output Type: Conference paper

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