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. 2019 Sep 18;5(1):e000585. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2019-000585

Table 1.

Do the six key objectives capture all that is viewed as necessary in the consensus statement?

Key objectives Responses from the panel, audience and survey that were considered and integrated into the objectives
Objective 1 ‘When defining awareness, consider the inclusion of sporting environments.’
Objective 2 ‘Consider having correct measures in place to assess awareness.’
‘The objective is symptom based, what about cause of mental health issues.’
‘Young people should be included in the design of appropriate measures.’
‘Make language of measurements of awareness age appropriate.’
Objective 3 ‘Consider the inclusion of theory or models for evaluation.’
Objective 4 ‘Coaches should know when to refer to a professional.’
‘Competencies around mental health should be considered in training as a sport and exercise psychologist.’
‘What is the minimal training required to be a sport and exercise psychologist, this should include mental health in sport?’
‘If a coach is not trained they need to know who can help.’
‘Quality assuring certification should be considered for awareness training programmes.’
‘Make those involved in sport aware of what follow on care after referral is available.’
Objective 5 ‘Public Health Agency quality assurance of mental health awareness trainers.’
‘Training provided in resilience.’
‘Training should be included in a curriculum for athletes, coaches and officials.’
Objective 6 ‘Still work to be done here, survey of coaches, directors of governing bodies who look after the people.’ ‘Consider peer athlete support.’