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launches its National Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub


The Hub aims to increase mental health literacy


among coaches at all levels of sport to reach communities most impacted by COVID-19 across Canada


February 16, 2023 - OT- TAWA, ON - The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant and dis- proportionate impact on the mental health and well-being of people in Canada within the sports community and beyond. Today, the Coaching As- sociation of Canada (CAC) is launching a new Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub hosted on the CAC website. The Hub aims to equip and empower coaches at all levels of sport and in all provinces and territories as a launch pad to advanc- ing nationwide mental health literacy. Evidence has re-


vealed that between 40- 48% of children and adolescents have experi- enced mental health issues in the wake of the pan- demic1. Research has also shown that children and youth with mental health issues tend not to seek for- mal help. It is vital, there- fore, to identify potential avenues to support them. The launch of the


Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub is part of a larger project, funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), to reach communities across Canada, including those in remote areas, Indigenous peoples, newcomers to Canada, and the Canadian Armed Forces. As part of this project, the CAC has updated and expanded on mental health content in existing NCCP and CAC modules, and will be of- fering the CAC’s Mental Health in Sport eLearning module in an additional seven (7) languages: Ara- bic, Punjabi, Chinese,


Tagalog, Cree, Inuktitut and Dene. The CAC is also training NCCP Learning


Facilitators


across the country to de- liver the updated modules in their communities. As participants re-


turn to sport across Canada, coaches have a vital role to play. Their in- fluence, observation, and personal connection in working with sport partic- ipants place them in a crit- ical role to support those experiencing low mental health due COVID-19


to the pandemic.


While well positioned to help the children and youth they are coaching in dealing with mental health issues, many coaches do not feel they have the knowledge or confidence to do so. With the launch of the national Mental Health and Sport Hub, the aim is to bridge this gap and increase mental health literacy among coaches, both with a focus on self- care and supporting their sport participants. The Hub is a powerhouse of free, easily accessible re- sources that includes rich content,


training modules,


information, re-


search, data, infographics, videos, and activities pro- vided by organizations with expertise in mental health literacy and educa- tion. This dynamic plat- form will be regularly updated with new re- sources to maintain rele- vancy and expand on the available content. Speaking on the Lorraine


launch,


Lafrenière, Chief Ex- ecutive Officer of the Coaching Association of Canada, said, “At


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the CAC, we know the positive impact that phys- ical activity along with the sense of belonging can have on participants’ men- tal health. We also know the unique position that coaches can play as a source of support and guidance for those who need it, especially in re- mote communities where resources and services may be limited.” “As a national or-


ganization, we can help to empower coaches across the country by providing accessible resources, to better support themselves and participants. Coaches can influence and to nor- malize


conversations


around mental health. We invite everyone to visit and contribute to the Mental Health and Sport Resource


Hub.”


Lafrenière added. Powered through


partnerships of over 500 sport organizations at all levels across Canada, the CAC is uniquely placed through its network, ca- pacity, and expertise to enhance and deliver men- tal health awareness and literacy training. This project will engage hun- dreds of thousands of cit- izens in the communities in which they live, in- cluding coaches, teach- ers, and community sport leaders; the children, youth, and adults they coach, teach and lead; and the wider commu- nity. With this 360-de- gree national Mental Health and Sport project


we strive to positively impact the sport community and play an im- portant role in Canada’s contin- ued growth and success as a sporting nation.


About the Coaching Associa- tion of Canada: The Coaching Association


of Canada unites stakeholders and partners in its commitment to raising the skills and stature of coaches, and ultimately expand- ing their reach and influence. Through its programs, the CAC empowers coaches with knowl- edge and skills, promotes ethics, fosters positive attitudes, builds competence, and increases the credibility and recognition of coaches. For more information, please visit www.coach.ca, fol- low us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.


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