Behavioral Health Professionals Playing Vital Role For Student-Athletes During Uncertain Time


Behavioral Health Professionals Playing Vital Role For Student-Athletes During Uncertain Time


.....Teammates and coaches provide core social support during a lengthy season of practices, games and travel. They are also an essential, if not the most essential depending on a student-athlete’s living situation, form of support at this time. 

“Because of that, I think it is important for coaches to understand which teammates a student-athlete is closest to,” said Gonzalez, a former University of Pittsburgh track and field athlete. “Coaches can follow up with them and ask if they reached out to so-and-so and get their take on the situation.”.....

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Bethany`s Notes: Teammates are very aware who is really struggling and who needs help. Have an open door policy so the team can express when they are concerned about someone one the team.

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