Investigating coaching awareness and attitudes towards integrating bibliotherapy to support young athletes' mental health

Jolanta Upīte; Simona Upīte; Roberts Petrovičs; Nikola Anna Intlere

Investigating coaching awareness and attitudes towards integrating bibliotherapy to support young athletes' mental health

Jolanta Upīte
, Simona Upīte
, Roberts Petrovičs
, Nikola Anna Intlere

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Abstract

Although athletes' physical preparation often takes the primary role, their mental wellbeing can be overlooked in a competitive environment. Bibliotherapy offers an approach to support young athletes' mental development. This study evaluates Latvian sports coaches' awareness, attitude, and willingness to incorporate bibliotherapy into everyday training.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Scandinavian Sports Medicine Congress 2026
Publisher	Scandinavian Sports Medicine Congress
Pages	67-67
Publication status	Published - 2026

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3.3 Health Sciences

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athletes' mental health
bibliotherapy

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Scandinavian Sports Medicine Congress 2026 . Scandinavian Sports Medicine Congress , 2026. p. 67-67.

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