Athletes at all levels experience mental health concerns and are exposed to a set of unique stressors in their sport. There is no doubt that athletes experience stress and mental health concerns, so who do they have to support them?

It's crucial that athletes are able to seek professional support from appropriately credentialed physicians and other mental health providers in a collaborative care model. Sports and performance psychiatrists play a key role in supporting an athlete's mental health through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

To be a sports and performance psychiatrist, it's not enough to like sports or have seen one athlete in one's practice setting. They should be certified and have extensive........

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