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Dr Philip Sullivan

Co-Investigator

Dr. Phillip Sullivan is a Full Professor in Kinesiology and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs at Brock University, and Director of the Student Athlete Mental Health Initiative (SAMHI). His current research focuses on mental health within sports – particularly differences in mental health outcomes and barriers between student-athletes and non-athletes, and the mental health and mental health literacy of coaches, support staff, and officials. He is also interested in the psychology of coaching and team dynamics within sport, and applied sport psychology/mental skills consultation. Dr. Sullivan's research has been funded by SSHRC and the World Anti-Doping Agency.

PhD | Professor at Brock University

Dr. Phillip Sullivan is a Full Professor in Kinesiology and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs at Brock University, and Director of the Student Athlete Mental Health Initiative (SAMHI). His current research focuses on mental health within sports – particularly differences in mental health outcomes and barriers between student-athletes and non-athletes, and the mental health and mental health literacy of coaches, support staff, and officials. He is also interested in the psychology of coaching and team dynamics within sport, and applied sport psychology/mental skills consultation. Dr. Sullivan's research has been funded by SSHRC and the World Anti-Doping Agency.

What this project means & Why it matters

This project matters to me because as a professor and researcher, and former university coach, I know how important it is to fully understand and be able to discuss and promote mental health within sport. It is an area that is garnering more public discourse, and deservedly so, and it is essential to have trustworthy empirical evidence to inform and support policy and action.

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