Summary: <br> Do you have a Mental Health EAP? Do you have a athletic injury EAP?<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.sportsmedsa.com/hector-u-lopez-md">Dr. Hector Lopez</a> of <a href="http://Sportsmedsa.com">SMASA</a> shares some of the tips for building a mental health EAP for Athletic Trainers<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Have you planned what to do in the event of a suicide threat or attempt?<br> <br> <br> <br> The secondary setting is harder because we are dealing with minors<br> <br> <br> <br> A good understanding of mental health<br> <br> <br> <br> Video from YouTube - For NCAA student Athletes’ Mental health: a more educated approach<br> <br> <br> <br> NCAA Sports Science Institute mental health awareness<br> <br> <br> <br> According to the WHO it is a state of wellbeing in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities.<br> <br> <br> <br> Mental illness refers to diagnosable mental disorders and health conditions<br> <br> <br> <br> There is a stigma that it is a weakness<br> <br> <br> <br> Myths about Mental health:<br> <br> <br> <br> * Children do not get mental health issues - 75% begin before age 24* Personality weakness or character flaws cause them* I can not do anything for a person with mental health problems<br> <br> <br> <br> Examples:<br> <br> <br> <br> * Anxiety* Eating disorders* Major depression* PTSD* Adjustment disorder* Social anxiety* Bipolar disorder* Substance abuse* Co-existing learning disabilities* ADHD* Autism spectrum* Chronic Medical illness* Bullying* Hazing* Relationship Abuse* Sexual Assault* Gender Dysphoria* Unexpected Pregnancy* Gambling* Undiagnosed medical issue* Stressors affecting athletes* Team culture* Pressure to perform* Balancing demands<br> <br> <br> <br> Identifiers for a mental health EAP<br> <br> <br> <br> ID based on performance<br> <br> <br> <br> Injury causes isolation or forced retirement<br> <br> <br> <br> Burnout due to early specialization<br> <br> <br> <br> Poor performance<br> <br> <br> <br> “I can’t show weakness”<br> <br> <br> <br> Dealing with injured athletes:<br> <br> <br> <br> Listen<br> <br> <br> <br> What does the injury mean to the athlete?<br> <br> <br> <br> What is your team and AT Clinic culture?<br> <br> <br> <br> Educate about the diagnosis<br> <br> <br> <br> Correct any misinformation<br> <br> <br> <br> Provide a road map for recovery<br> <br> <br> <br> “Dr. google is a big problem in my world”<br> <br> <br> <br> An emotional response to an injury is normal<br> <br> <br> <br> Sadness<br> <br> <br> <br> Isolation<br> <br> <br> <br> Irritation<br> <br> <br> <br> Lack of motivation<br> <br> <br> <br> Anger<br> <br> <br> <br> Frustration<br> <br> <br> <br> Changes in appetite<br> <br> <br> <br> Sleep disturbance<br> <br> <br> <br> Disengagement<br> <br> <br> <br> Response to injury<br> <br> <br> <br> Stress can lead to increased injury, muscle tension, poor concentration, and performance<br> <br> <br> <br> Can trigger depression<br> <br> <br> <br> Problematic emotional responses<br> <br> <br> <br> Persistent symptoms<br> <br> <br> <br> Worsening symptoms<br> <br> <br> <br> Excessive symptoms<br> <br> <br> <br> Summary of possible symptoms<br> <br> <br> <br> Barriers to care:<br> <br> <br> <br> Stigma<br> <br> <br> <br> Poor understanding<br> <br> <br> <br> Difficulty willing to express<br> <br> <br> <br> Lack of time<br> <br> <br> <br> Denial<br> <br> <br> <br> Fear<br> <br> <br> <br> Worried about it affecting play<br> <br> <br> <br> Not accessible<br> <br> <br> <br>
