We recognise the significant impact of mental health on individuals in professional sport and surrounding stages, which is why we provide tailored services to address and prevent such challenges.
The Importance of Mental Wellbeing in Sport: Athletes face various challenges that can impact their mental state, such as performance pressure, club transitions, career adjusting injuries, and exposure to social media scrutiny. Ignoring these challenges can negatively impact future personal and sporting success. In these circumstances, sometimes a reactive strategy to mental welfare just isn't enough - mitigation can be key . You can trust UKIM Occupational Health to enhance the mental wellbeing of your club members in a proactive way - whether they're just taking the first steps in their professional sporting career or are already signed professionals.
Our Services
- Immediate Support: Immediate support and guidance to manage mental health challenges.
- Clinical Audit Trail: A date and time stamped record of the history and details around the wellbeing actions you've taken to protect your athletes and your club.
- Psychological Expertise: Personalised counselling to enhance resilience and performance.
- Mental Wellbeing and Anxiety: Programmes to manage anxiety and improve mental health.
- Reducing Stigma: Safe, non-judgmental environment for seeking help.
- Welfare of Children in Sport: Support to ensure young athletes' wellbeing and development.
- Transition Support: Assistance for young athletes adjusting to public exposure and wealth.
- Career-Ending Injury Support: Tailored support to cope with emotional challenges and explore alternative paths.
- Social Media Guidance: Strategies to manage online criticism and cultivate a positive presence.
- Clinical Escalation: Access to a panel of clinical experts to support with a range of medical issues, should this be required.
Download our Wellbeing in Sport Leaflet
Our Clinical Experts discuss the importance of Mental Wellbeing in Sport.
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