Dr Courtney Walton
Senior Lecturer in Psychology
Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
90 Scholarly works
2 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2024
Journal article
Evidence of gender imbalance across samples in sport and exercise psychology
DOI: 10.1080/1750984X.2022.21509812023
Research Grant
Building Capacity for the Delivery of Mental Health Care Among Elite Youth Athletes: A Youth and Family Engaged Approach
2023
Journal article
Starting young to protect elite athletes' mental health
DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2022-1063522022
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Nurturing self-compassionate performers COMMENT
DOI: 10.1080/00050067.2022.20339522021
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Gender differences in mental health symptoms and risk factors in australian elite athletes
DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2020-0009842020
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Self-compassion, social rank, and psychological distress in athletes of varying competitive levels
DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.1017332020
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Effective Self-Management for Early Career Researchers in the Natural and Life Sciences
DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2020.03.015
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2026
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The case against performance framing of mental healthcare in elite sport
DOI: 10.1016/j.peh.2026.1004292026
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'The players are the focus, it's never spoken about as coaches': Perceived factors influencing the mental health of Australian elite-level coaches
DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2026.1031182026
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Mental health literacy in elite-level coaches: Recognition and management of depression and burnout
DOI: 10.1080/10413200.2025.25897232025
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The Mental Health of Sporting Officials: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
DOI: 10.1007/s40279-025-02315-12025
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A qualitative study of body image among competitive women pole dancers
DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2025.1029202025
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Neurodiversity and the mental health and well-being of elite athletes
DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2024-1093252025
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Olympic and Paralympic coaches' perceived barriers to mental health help-seeking: A concept mapping study
DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2024-1092472025
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An online multidomain lifestyle intervention to prevent cognitive decline in at-risk older adults: a randomized controlled trial
DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03351-6