“…For elite-level coaches who experience mental ill health, some individuals may feel it necessary to depart from the role. 10 , 33 , 82 Evidence indicates that sufficient psychological recovery (e.g., psychological detachment and relaxation) 48 , 83 , 84 and taking time away from the high-performance environment 10 , 82 can lead to improved mental health outcomes in elite-level coaches. For those who take periods of leave for mental health reasons, however, appropriate protocols need to be established to ensure coaches return to psychologically healthy environments where they can perform their roles without being at risk of relapse if any contributing factors still persist.…”