As part of the new plan, a mental health strategy will be implemented across all elite sports to promote good mental wellbeing and give athletes better information about accessing clinical psychologists.
The plan also states that by 2024, all elite sport groups must have mental health procedures must have embedded in their performance plans.
All National Lottery funded athletes will also be encouraged to visit mental health units and help break down the stigma around mental health.
Sport England will also ingrain mental wellbeing into its talent strategy and teach mental health welfare alongside physical training.
“This action plan sets out how government, sports and mental health organisations can work together to give athletes the right support before they reach crisis point,” said sports and civil society minister, Tracey Crouch.
“Progress has been made to break down the stigma around mental health and this plan underlines our commitment to tackling this important issue in sport.
“It will help create a stronger industry where our elite sports men and women can continue to thrive and inspire future generations.”
The chief executive of the Sport Recreation Alliance, Emma Boggis, added: “We know that there is good practice in the sector through our work on the mental health charter for sport and recreation and working closely with our wider membership.
“But we also recognise that this needs to become common practice so that athletes and their support teams feel that their mental wellbeing is a priority.
“We believe that by working together we can collectively help to create a positive environment, with greater understanding and knowledge, that helps our athletes and the wider population to engage in sport and physical activity.”
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