investigate the relationship between mental health and social skills and emotional intelligence in athletes

the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between mental health and social skills and emotional intelligence in athletes. the study sample included athletes engaged in sport club in arak. in 1394. statistaical sample include 265 athletes , which were selected by available methed. data collection was carried by goldenberg metal health quesstinare, watson social skills and shate emotional intelligence. we were analysis regression with use of ks's statistical method. this research is very imporatnt because coaches in every sport and age group must have enought information about athlete's psychological situation. the use of emotional intelligence and social skills could create favorable outcome, so that moderating negative emotions and improves athlete's performance. our results shows that  there is positive relationship between mental health and emotional intelligence. there is  signifacant and positive relation between sociall skill and emotinal intelligence.