Let’s Talk About Mental Health: Suicide Recognition, Referral and Critical Incident Debriefing
This presentation is a replay from NATA 2024 in New Orleans, providing another opportunity to access its valuable content and insights.
Abstract:
The session will provide practical steps for an athletic trainer to identify warning signs through evidence-based screening for suicidality. The literature supports referral pathways for a patient in crisis dependent upon their intentionality. Regardless of the outcome from the situation, a patient with suicidal thoughts can be difficult for an athletic trainer to process without time to cope. The management of a critical incident can negatively influence the athletic trainer’s emotional well-being requiring additional support for the healthcare provider following the case. The presentation will comprehensively address the totality of the athletic trainer’s role in the crisis.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the signs, symptoms, and risk factors for suicidal ideation with emphasis placed on concerns with women and female patients.
- Evaluate methods to screen for suicidality.
- Describe the immediate support procedures for a patient in crisis and establish evidence-based referral pathways for continued support.
- Compare resources available for athletic trainers following a critical incident.
- Examine critical incident stress management and debriefing.
Level:
Advanced
Domain(s):
Domain 3: Critical Incident Management
CEUs:
1.0 Category A
Keywords: behavioral health; grief; second victim syndrome
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Zachary Winkelmann, PhD, LAT, ATC
Dr. Zachary Winkelmann is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Arnold School of Public Health at The University of South Carolina. Currently, Zachary is the Director of Clinical Education for the post-professional Athletic Training Program. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Texas Lutheran University in 2013 his master’s degree from Indiana State University in 2015, and his PhD in Curriculum and Instruction program with a concentration in Athletic Training Education from Indiana State in 2019.
Dr. Winkelmann is a certified athletic trainer and researcher with 151 peer-reviewed publications and several national and international presentations focused on telemedicine, simulation-based learning, patient-centered care, and mental health.
Elizabeth Neil, PhD, LAT, ATC
Dr. Elizabeth Neil assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and the program direction of the professional masters and post-professional DAT. Dr. Neil completed her PhD in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in athletic training education at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN. She additionally completed her post-professional master's in athletic training at ISU. Born and raised in Erie, PA, Dr. Neil stayed local to complete a bachelor of science in athletic training with an exercise science minor at Mercyhurst University.
Dr. Neil currently serves as a per diem athletic trainer for the Philadelphia Union Academy. She has received the Ethos Award for excellence in teaching, scholarship and service at Indiana State University and the Z. Mel Blickenstaff memorial doctoral student scholarship from the National Athletic Trainers' Association. She has spoken and presented research at the state, district and national levels. Her research interests lie in medical documentation and healthcare administration, clinical education, and educational advancements specifically focused on mental health initiatives.
