Mental health

prevalence of mental health issues

• 1 in every 4-5 youth meet criteria for a disorder

• rate is twice as high in 18-24 years than those 50 and older

• diagnosis is NOT the person

symptoms of depression

21.7%

symptoms of anxiety

28.8%

is there a high correlation between anxiety and depression

yes

factors considered in student athletes

lack of sleep, play time, burnout, travel, uncontrollable variables, injuyr, classes, expecations

factors to consider

• loss

• violence

• financial concerns

• alcohol or drug abuse

• gambling

• ptsd

recognizing the signs

• pre participation exams

• pre participtation screening health questionnare

• generalized anxiety disorder workshop

• questions related to diet and body image and ADHD

PHQ-9

pre-participation screening health questionnaire

GAD-7

generalized anxiety disorder workshop

depression feelings

• sad

• anxious

• guilty

• hopeless

• worthless

• irritable

• restless

• aches, pains, headaches, cramps

Depression presentation

• lack of energy, depressed, sad mood

• loss of appetite or eating more

• unusual crying

• problems concentrating

• thoughts of death

• issues sleeping