Protecting Mental Health in Sport + Exercise Conference

20-21 September 2025 South Hall Complex Edinburgh EH16 5AU The mental health of athletes is a crucial conversation now more than ever. With growing awareness, increasing demands, and mounting evidence linking mental well-being to performance, injury prevention, and recovery, the sporting world is taking notice. PROMISE conference is one of the first to focus exclusively on mental health in elite sport, addressing everything from early detection to long-term support. Everyone involved in an athlete’s journey – from coaches to governing bodies – has a role to play in fostering a supportive culture, reducing stigma, and ensuring athletes feel empowered to seek help. This in- person event will bring together world-leading experts, with a programme constructed by key members of the IOC Mental Health Leadership Group—Dr. Brian Hainline, Prof. Margo Mountjoy, Prof. Vincent Gottebarge, Dr. Alan Currie, Dr. Claudia Reardon, and Prof. Ron Maughan – who have played a pivotal role in advancing global awareness, scientific research, and best practices in mental health and sport. Following the 2nd IOC Consensus Meeting on Mental Health, attendees will gain exclusive insight into its implications and outcomes. The PROMISE conference will feature a superstar lineup of international speakers presenting the latest cutting-edge scientific research and practical strategies for diagnosing, managing, and preventing mental health disorders in elite athletes. Attendees will leave equipped with actionable tools to implement immediately with their athletes, team, or sporting organisation. Beyond the presentations, PROMISE offers an opportunity for meaningful discussions, networking, and engagement with world-leading experts and clinicians. PROMISE is essential for licensed mental health professionals, physicians (psychiatrists, sports medicine, primary care), allied health professionals, team doctors, physiotherapists, psychologists, and anyone within an athlete’s support network.