The Importance of Mental Health in Elite Athletes

Authors

Caitlyn Haines, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

2-2-2022

Comments

Presentation: 45:50

Abstract

Learning Objectives

• Explore the variety of impacts of physical activity on mental health - positive & negative
• Define mental health disorders in athletes and compare rates of diagnosis with the general population
• Identify those athletes at risk for increased rates of mental health disorders
• Define OTS & RED-S and how they play a role in athlete mental health
• Review the downstream effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on student-athlete mental health as a result of time away from activity
• Describe next steps for improving & supporting athlete mental health

Recommended Citation

Haines, MD, Caitlyn, "The Importance of Mental Health in Elite Athletes" (2022). Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds. Paper 521.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/fmlectures/521

Language

English