The Effectiveness of a Mental Health Literacy Webpage for Parents, Coaches, and Athletic Trainers

Authors

• Mackenzie Warner, Cleveland Clinic Sports MedicineFollow
• Kimberly Peer, Kent State University
• Hannah Harnar, Kent State University
• David Dees, Kent State University

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25035/jsmahs.12.01.06

Abstract

INTRODUCTION Mental health illnesses continue to emerge as a major public health concern, particularly among adolescents and young adults. Secondary school student-athletes face unique pressures related to academics, athletic performance, time management, injuries, and social expectations, all of which may contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, or other mental health conditions. However, there is limited research that explores secondary school student-athletes and how mental health affects their everyday lives. This could be due to the lack of mental health literacy in the individuals who surround secondary school student-athletes, including parents, coaches, and athletic trainers. Increasing their understanding of mental health literacy may improve outcomes for student-athletes.

Recommended Citation

Warner, Mackenzie; Peer, Kimberly; Harnar, Hannah; and Dees, David (2026) "The Effectiveness of a Mental Health Literacy Webpage for Parents, Coaches, and Athletic Trainers," Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association: Vol. 12: Iss. 1, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25035/jsmahs.12.01.06
Available at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/jsmahs/vol12/iss1/6

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