The CHYDS and SAMHI

SAMHI was founded in 2014 by Samantha DeLenardo and Kristin Van Slingerland.

The goal of SAMHI was to eliminate the stigma of mental illness in post-secondary sport and facilitate access to resources to improve mental health.

In August 2023 SAMHI ceased operations and the ownership was transferred to The Centre for Healthy Youth Development through Sport, a longtime collaborator.

Under the leadership of CHYDS member and Brock Professor of Kinesiology Philip Sullivan, SAMHI’s knowledge mobilization platforms share research and best practices focusing on supporting the mental health of Canadian university student-athletes.

Keep an eye on our social media for our upcoming podcast!

Are you a student-athlete, researcher, or involved in post-secondary athletics?

There may be opportunities for you to be a guest on our podcast, conduct research with SAMHI and the CHYDS, or collaborate!

Get in touch with our Research Associate, Dr. Jessica Murphy ([email protected])

“SAMHI has worked to establish a strong, trusting connection with the post-secondary student-athlete community over the past 15 years…We are excited to continue this legacy and grow SAMHI”

– Dr. Corliss Bean

“Dr. Sullivan and his team have the resources and expertise to continue SAMHI’s mission … CHYDS’ role in putting the best evidence into practice is critical to achieving that goal. I am thrilled for this next chapter for SAMHI.”

– Samantha DeLenardo, former President of SAMHI

“It’s important more information about student-athlete mental health is shared with coaches, athletes and others who support student-athletes”

– Dr. Philip Sullivan