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Let’s talk about it

The Mentally Fit Helpline is a free and confidential mental health and well-being support service available to all Olympians and Paralympians at Games-time.

If you need support, we’re here 24 hours a day in over 70 languages.

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Mentally Fit Toolkit & Resources

This toolkit and resources are aimed at assisting Olympic Movement stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives related to the protection and promotion of mental health and well-being in elite athletes.

Nastia Liukin: You’re not defined by your medals

Five-time Olympic medallist Nastia Liukin reflects on her career as an artistic gymnast and shares her advice on how you can protect your mental health as an athlete. She explains why it’s so important not to allow your success to define who you are.

J’den Cox: ‘You’re capable of making it through’

The American wrestler opens up about overcoming partial deafness and depression

My Mental health struggles

Helen Richardson-Walsh on the mental struggles she navigated through her career.

The positive side of problems

Refugee athlete Farid Walizadeh shares his journey and advises you on how to take on any challenge

Gearoid Towey: How to deal with the emotional challenges of retirement

Dealing with a loss of identity is hard, let Gearoid Towey tell you how he managed it.

René Holten Poulsen: Let’s talk about it

The Danish canoeist opens up about his mental health troubles since underachieving at Rio 2016

Pauls Pujats: Mind, body and soul

The Olympic pole vaulter is teaching yoga, as well as mental and physical well-being, with his new Airbnb Experience

Well-being in the spotlight

Australian Paralympian Hannah Macdougall explains in the “A Winning Mindset” podcast series why athlete well-being is so vital.

Healthy sleep equals a healthy mind

Dr Michael Grandner discusses why sleep is crucial to our physical and mental well-being, explaining why it is so important for athletes, and offering practical advice on how to sleep better.

5 steps to getting a great night’s sleep

Professor Jim Horne shares some simple and practical advice to help you sleep.

How to create good sleeping habits

Dr Michael Grandner, an expert on sleep and its effect on well-being and performance, shares his recommendations for developing positive habits ...

Leading the way on athlete mental health

The IOC and Athlete365 have been actively increasing the support available to you to drive the conversation on mental health.

Stay #MentallyFit

Find out how athletes around the globe can cope with the current situation surrounding the coronavirus.

Expert guide to staying #MentallyFit

Here is some expert advice from the IOC Mental Health Working Group that can help you recognise and cope with any problems you may be facing.

Combat COVID-19 anxiety

Here are some ways in which you can cope with anxiety symptoms related to COVID-19.

Help your athletes through uncertainty

Sports psychologist Dr Karen Cogan on how to support your athletes through challenging times

How journaling can help you stay positive

Putting pen to paper could be the key to getting the most out of life

12 ways to deal with the unexpected

Steps you can take to help you deal with the stresses of top-level competition by the IOC Mental Health Working Group

How to help athletes stay positive

Expert advice to stay in top form during challenging times

Deal with anxiety

Olympian and performance psychologist Markus Rogan tells you how to beat anxiety

Understanding and minimising jet lag

When competing internationally, jet lag can be a problem. Read our top tips on how to minimise its effects.

Building a support network

There’s great strength in knowing when you need to reach out for help, and it’s important that you have access to a network who can support you.

How to manage your transition out of sport

Read our tips on how to prepare for the mental challenges of retiring from competitive sport and look ahead to a new chapter with excitement.

Recovering from a big event

Taking time to process your emotions at the end of a big event like the Olympic Games is an important step in moving on, as expert psychologist ...

Helping you recognise when you need support

The Sport Mental Health Recognition Tool can help you to recognise when you or someone close to you might be in need of further support.