More than 300 people gathered at the Sporting Chance Summit 2026 to discuss mental health, wellbeing, and support in sport. This blog reflects on key themes from the event, including resilience, help-seeking, prevention, and the importance of creating environments where people can thrive.

Despite increasing recognition of mental health as a critical component of athlete wellbeing, help-seeking remains a complex and underutilised behaviour within sport contexts. A recently published scoping review in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine synthesises findings from 104 peer-reviewed studies to examine the multifaceted factors influencing athletes’ decisions to seek psychological support. The review highlights a persistent tension between the cultural norms of high-p