Student-athletes and their hidden opponent: Assessing and supporting student-athlete mental health and well-being

Author

Dena Wenzinger, Cleveland State University

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Committee Members

Karen Keptner, Kristina Artino

Abstract

Suicide is now the second most common cause of death among college athletes in the United States. This capstone involved conducting an in-depth needs assessment of the mental health resources in the Athletics Department at Cleveland State University. There was a collaboration with the Student-Athlete Academic Services staff and the Athletics Counselor to provide mental health resources reported to be needed by the student-athletes (SAs). This population can benefit from occupational therapy intervention as occupational therapists are educated on mental health practices. Resources were created and made available to the SAs on their “Community for Student-Athlete Engagement” Blackboard course.

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Publication Date

Spring 2024

Keywords

occupational therapy, suicide, college, National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA athletes, needs assessment, interventions, mental health practices, awareness, mental wellness activities

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Recommended Citation

Wenzinger, Dena, "Student-athletes and their hidden opponent: Assessing and supporting student-athlete mental health and well-being" (2024). Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters. 75.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/ot_capstone_posters/75