Given the increased focus on well-being in the sport environment, it is logical to also attend to the well-being of healthcare professionals working with student-athletes. The athletic trainer´s work environment has a wide range of job demands that can represent challenges to well-being. Approximately 30% of athletic trainers report symptoms of burnout, and burnout is a symptom of these systemic challenges. Factors such as perception of stress and social support appear to be important variables to consider. Attendees will learn about factors related to burnout and how athletic trainers can effectively manage these variables in their own lives. Recommendations for fostering…

Approximately one-fourth of female college student-athletes and one-fifth of male college student-athletes report at least subclinical eating disorder symptoms. Although most athletic trainers will encounter signs of problematic eating or energy intake, only 25% of athletic trainers felt confident in eating disorder identification. Moreover, a recent survey of head athletic trainers found only 32.89% heard of RED-S, which is a vital component of eating disorder identification. Athletic trainers would benefit from learning about factors increasing risk for mental health difficulties in collegiate athletes, so they can effectively address these concerns in this population.

Mental health is an important topic to address within secondary school and collegiate athlete populations, particularly because approximately 75% of mental health disorders begin prior to age 24. Given the integral role of athletic trainers in health care, they are often the first point of contact for athletes experiencing mental health difficulties. Although athletic trainers respond to these emotional experiences, many do not feel equipped to provide psychological assistance. Many also lack direct access to mental health providers trained to work with athletes who can help address these concerns. Therefore, athletic trainers would benefit from learning how to identify and refer athletes experiencing mental health difficulties to…