In this inaugural episode, Sophie sits down with Senator Kutcher and Jeremy Bartholomeusz to discuss mental disorders and how they relate to athletes. Jeremy will provide an overview of the Safe Sport Athlete Advisory Committee, and give listeners a teaser of what to expect in future episodes. They’ll chat about the stigma attached to seeking help and the differences between mental health, mental wellness and mental disorders.

Guests

Jeremy Bartholomeusz is a national team gymnast and the chair of the Sport Nova Scotia Safe Sport Athlete Advisory Committee.

Senator Stan Kutcher is a leading psychiatrist and professor who has helped young people successfully manage major mental illnesses. His appointment to the Senate allows him to put his decades of medical, academic and policy expertise at the service of all Canadians.

Episode Resources

The list of resources below was sourced by the Safe Sport Athlete Advisory Committee and the subject matter expert from this episode.



For Athletes

• Abuse Free Sport Helpline


• Mental Health Indicators


• Mental Health Literacy


• Safe Sport Training Modules for Athletes


• Universal Code of Conduct-Maltreatment in Sport
  
  

For Parents and Coaches

• Safe Sport Coaching Training


• Safe Sport Training Modules


• Universal Code of Conduct-Maltreatment in Sport