Paving the Path to Student-Athlete Mental Wellness

Student-athletes are under pressure to achieve athletic and academic success while managing the day to day stressors of being a young adult. In order to provide proper support and guidance, professionals working with this population should be aware of these challenges. Identifying and helping at-risk individuals within the student athlete population will be highlighted during this continuing education event. Skills to help to challenge unhelpful messaging within the athletic community will be provided for professionals to apply with their student-athletes.  Attendees will leave with tools and best practices to help pave the way to mental wellness for student athletes.

Educational Objectives

• Discuss the challenges facing student athletes on their path to academic and athletic success which impact to their overall mental health.
• Describe interventions professionals can use when working with student athletes experiencing mental health struggles.
• Identify best practices when working within the student athlete population including, but not limited to, diversity, identity and other at risk populations.

 If you have questions about this event, or need more information, please reach out to Caitlyn Lange at Caitlyn.Lange@ERCPathlight.com