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Mental Health Promotion in the Personal Trainer-Client Relationship: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.
Indi Dissanayake1, Oscar Lederman2,3, Kathina Ali1,4
1School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia.
Summary
Personal trainers frequently encounter clients with mental health concerns like anxiety and stress. Providing them with mental health training can improve client referrals to professionals.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Science
- Mental Health
- Public Health
Background:
- One in five Australian adults experiences a mental disorder.
- 1.5 million Australians exercise with a personal trainer.
- Personal trainers often lack formal mental health training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore personal trainers' exposure to clients' mental health concerns.
- To investigate personal trainers' responses to these concerns.
Main Methods:
- Online survey of 56 Australian personal trainers.
- Assessed frequency of observing client mental health concerns and responses.
- Used statistical analyses including correlations and t-tests.
Main Results:
- 96% of personal trainers reported encountering client mental health concerns.
- Worry/anxiety (50%) and interpersonal stress (46%) were most common.
- Most trainers (89%) used listening skills; trained trainers were more likely to refer clients.
Conclusions:
- Personal trainers are frequently exposed to mental health issues.
- There's a need for mental health training for personal trainers.
- Training can enhance referral pathways and support mental health promotion.
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