Duty to Care: Mental Health and Well-being
Prioritise self-care and support the mental health of others
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Welcome to the Mental Health and Well-being pillar of our Duty to Care Hub. Here, you’ll find an introduction to our learning resources as well as access to the Mental Health and Well-being Knowledge Check – a tool designed to test your understanding of this vital and increasingly acknowledged and appreciated facet of holistic health.
The importance of mental health and well-being in coaching
Just as our bodies can become unwell, so can our minds. Coaches have a unique opportunity to positively influence the way people think, feel, and behave. By supporting individuals in building resilience, self-esteem, and confidence, coaches play a crucial role in maintaining and improving psychological and emotional well-being.
Mental health and well-being should never be an afterthought in coaching. Looking after the mental health of the people you coach is just as important as looking after their physical health.
Our mental health and well-being resources cover a wide range of themes designed to significantly enhance your awareness and understanding of this essential aspect of duty of care. Learn how to best support your participants’ mental health and well-being and discover how to make it a priority in your coaching practice. Our guides offer crucial tips, and you can read compelling stories from participants who have struggled with mental health issues and greatly benefited from attentive and responsible coaching.
Additionally, our extensive range of resources will teach you how to better care for yourself. Self-care is vital because coaches need to be in a good place themselves to effectively support their participants and recognise when others are struggling. Looking after yourself is the starting point for caring for others.
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Discover Mental Health and Well-being: An Essential Guide
Learn more about the positive impact that physical activity has on people’s mental health and how, by adopting a person-centred approach, coaches can monitor and manage the mental health and well-being of the people they coach, and themselves, more effectively.
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‘Where is the Line?'
Our educational video explores the deeper issues connected to mental health and well-being in coaching. Watch selected replay clips and work through key learning points with the help of our guided reflection experience which uses the voice of industry experts to guide your learning and simulate a trainer-led session.
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Five Ways to Well-being
Good well-being is key to continuously showing up for your participants and delivering great, meaningful sessions. Hosted by Sport and Exercise Psychologist and Founder of Life-in-sport Rebecca Chidley, this free webinar will explore the NHS's Five Ways to Well-being. Join us to find out how you can fit them into a busy schedule and make them work for you.
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Max Whitlock OBE
Sporting icons are human too, and as vulnerable as anyone else to experiencing poor mental health Triple Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock, who has talked openly about 'falling into a dark place' after competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, is ready to take your questions on mental health and well-being.
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Mental Health & Well-being Knowledge Check
Do you feel ready to put your knowledge to the test? Register for the Mental Health & Well-being Knowledge Check and you will be automatically enrolled onto the Knowledge Checks for Diversity, Inclusion, Physical Well-being, Safeguarding and Safe to Practice. Complete all 6 and earn your UK Coaching Digital Badge.
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Mental Health Awareness For Sport And Physical Activity+
It is more important than ever that we learn how to recognise, respond to and support people with mental health problems. Coaches play an important role in protecting the mental health of the people they coach. Learn how to spot the signs and build your confidence to be able to start a conversation in our online course developed in partnership with Mind.
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Mental Health and Well-Being: Having A Conversation
In this 15-minute eLearning module you will explore the challenges associated with mental health problems; the impact of mental health on participation in sport and physical activity; learn why talking about mental health and well-being is helpful and how this conversation can take place in your coaching environment. You will also learn when to refer someone and who to refer to.
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