Mental Health in Athletes: Identification and Management - 5/16/2025
Course Overview
In this course, lecture techniques will be utilized to discuss mental health in athletes, particularly the different types of mental health disorders prevalent among competitive athletes along with the various stressors and triggering events that may lead to psychological concern in these individuals.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Select the different types of mental health disorders.
- Identify stressors and triggering events to psychological concerns in student-athletes.
- Select a referral network of providers for evaluation and care for an athlete with mental health disorders.
- Identify a plan to address psychological concerns in student-athletes.
- Recognize the legal liability when developing a plan to manage athletes with mental health disorders.
About the Author/Presenter
J.D. Boudreaux received a Bachelor of Science degree from McNeese State University in 2003 as well as a Masters of Physical Therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport in 2005. In August of 2003, he became nationally certified as an athletic trainer and obtained his Sports Certified Specialist certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2011. He completed his EdD degree from the University of Louisiana Monroe in Curriculum and Instruction in the Fall of 2018. He has over fifteen years of experience as a dual credentialed sports medicine professional. He has spent seven years managing acute athletic injuries and directing the post-surgical rehabilitation of high-level athletes at the collegiate level. Furthermore, he has served as a visiting lecturer and clinical preceptor for an ATEP program. Currently, he is employed by a private outpatient sports medicine clinic delivering care in conjunction with other medical professionals to a variety of individuals, including high school and collegiate athletes. JD is married to the former Stephanie Mayeux and the proud father of two daughters, Olivia and Anniston.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Physical Therapy
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