The Psychological Response to Injury discusses the critical, but often overlooked, emotional consequences of injury to athletes. From a psychological-perspective, the DVD looks at the numerous factors that can influence an athlete's reaction to injury, the challenges of identifying athletes at risk, and the warning signs for a potential problematic response. The DVD also offers an in-depth risk profile, and lists the barriers and facilitators to athletes seeking help. Furthermore, the DVD details strategies and tools that medical professionals can use to support the emotional needs that frequently accompany a sports injury. In addition, the DVD points out that the mental aspects of injury are a key component of a comprehensive approach to injury rehabilitation, and suggests ways that coaches and teammates can be involved and help the injured athlete in the psychological rehabilitation process from injury onset to return to play.
Among the topics covered:
• Athletes & mental health
• What puts athletes at risk for injury?
• What happens with injury?
• Depression & suicide in athletes
• Why athletes are at risk?
• What can medical staff do?
• Take-home messages
