Description: Student-athletes are not immune from mental health disorders and other psychological concerns.  Athletic trainers should understand the role of antecedents of risk to the mental health and wellness of the student-athlete. The updated NATA Inter-Association Consensus Statement on Psychological Concerns in Collegiate Student-Athletes provides evidence on antecedents of risk to mental health. The antecedents of risk that the athletic trainer should be aware of in the student-athletes are: Social Determinants of Health challenges, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and traumatic events. This presentation will provide data, and practical information on these antecedents of risk in developing a psychological concern in student-athletes.

Objectives: Describe the effects faced by an individual who experiences challenging social determinants of health., Recognize Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the effect ACEs have on the mental health of a student-athlete., Analyze the effect psychological trauma has on the student-athlete that makes them at risk for mental health disorders., Consider effective approaches in discussing antecedents of risk to mental health with student-athletes.

Presenter(s): Timothy Neal, LLMSW, ATC, CCISM

Status: Active

Activity Difficulty Level: Essential

Domains:

• Critical Incident Management
• Risk Reduction
• Wellness and Health Literacy
• Therapeutic Intervention

Format: Virtual Asynchronous - On Demand

Dual Credentials and JA: Athletic Trainers Only

Start Date & Time: 07/30/2026 07:00 PM

End Date & Time: 12/31/2026 06:00 PM

Cost: $499.00