2021 Annual Meeting Pediatrics Access Pass-Mental Health and the Adolescent Athlete

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Video Summary

In this video, Kate Webster discusses mental health in adolescent athletes, with a focus on mental health in the context of athletic injury. She highlights that while physical activity and sports have positive mental health benefits for adolescents, the incidence or development of mental health disorders in adolescent athletes is not well known. Webster emphasizes the importance of social support and integration in sporting environments for the mental well-being of athletes. She also discusses the psychological impacts of injury, such as depressive symptoms and fear of re-injury, and how factors like coping style, athletic identity, and psychological readiness to return to sport can mediate recovery. Webster concludes by stressing the importance of creating a culture where athletes feel comfortable disclosing psychological concerns. This video provides valuable insights into the mental health challenges faced by adolescent athletes and the importance of addressing them.

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Dr. Kate Webster, PhD, DPT

Keywords

mental health

adolescent athletes

athletic injury

social support

psychological impacts