Mental Health
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This is Frankenmuth Athletics compilation of information. Please seek medical attention from your primary health care provider.
Student Athlete Resources
Student Athlete Resources
Care for Others
Students are encouraged to ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) when worried about themselves or a friend .
NCAA Best Practice Suggestions
NCAA Best Practice Suggestions
Mental Health Professionals
Mental Health Professionals
Referral process would be the coach talking to the student/parent on concern, then consulting with one of school professionals on serious or minor issues. 24 hr. Saginaw Community Mental Health intake hotline for serious after school hour issues = 989-797-3400. (In case a student needed assessed for a serious mental health issue)
24 hr. Saginaw Community Mental Health 989-797-3400
24 hr. Saginaw Community Mental Health 989-797-3400
Mackinley Prenticemprentice@fmuthschools.com
Frankenmuth E. F. Rittmueller Middle School
Guidance Counselor
multiple resource information
CALL Your Doctor or 911
CALL Your Doctor or 911
for any emergency care
Routine Referral Practices
Routine Referral Practices
Emergency Referral Practices
Emergency Referral Practices
Suicide Warning Signs
Warning signs of suicide: Talking about wanting to die. Looking for a way to kill oneself. Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose. Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain. Talking about being a burden to others. Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs. Acting anxious, agitated, or recklessly. Suicide Warning Signs
Sleeping too little or too much. Withdrawing or feeling isolated. Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge. Displaying extreme mood swings. The more of these signs a person shows, the greater the risk. Warning signs are associated with suicide but may not be what cause a suicide. What to do: If someone you know exhibits warning signs of suicide Do not leave the person alone. Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt. Call the US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255). Take the person to an emergency room or seek help from a medical or mental health professional. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255) A free, 24/7 service that can provide suicidal persons or those around them with support, information and local resources. Adapted with permission from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. NATA Journal Link
SAFER Model
SAFER Model
• Stabilize—make sure their basic needs are being met
• Stabilize—make sure their basic needs are being met
• Acknowledge the crisis
• Acknowledge the crisis
• Facilitate understanding
• Facilitate understanding
• Encourage effective coping
• Encourage effective coping
• Referral—facilitate access to continued care
• Referral—facilitate access to continued care
How to Talk to Someone Who May Be Struggling With Depression or Anxiety
Don’t assume someone will reach out. Only 1 in 5 seeks help. You can encourage them to make that critical first step. 1. Ask if you can talk in private. 2. Ask questions to open up the conversation. How are you doing? You haven’t seemed yourself lately. Is everything okay? Is anything bothering you?3. Listen to their story, and express concern and caring.4. Ask if they have thought about hurting themselves or ending their life. 5. Encourage them to seek mental health services. Tell them seeking help can take courage, but it’s the smart thing to do. Avoid: Minimizing feelings. Advice to fix it. Debating on the value of life. Offering cliches. ´ Do: Listen. Express concern and caring. Ask open-ended questions. Talk about suicide openly and directly. If they are considering suicide: Take the person seriously. Tell them to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273- TALK (8255). Help them remove lethal means. Escort them to an emergency room, counseling service, or psychiatrist. Adapted with permission from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. NATA Journal Link How to Talk to Someone Who May Be Struggling With Depression or Anxiety
Suicide: Risk and Protective Factors ( A combination of individual, relational, community, and societal factors contribute to the risk of suicide. Risk factors are those characteristics associated with suicide; they may or may not be direct causes. )
Risk factors :
Family history of suicide
Family history of child maltreatment
Previous suicide attempt(s)
History of mental disorders, particularly clinical depression
History of alcohol and substance abuse
Feelings of hopelessness Impulsive or aggressive tendencies
Cultural and religious beliefs (eg, belief that suicide is the noble resolution of a personal dilemma)
Local epidemics of suicide
Isolation, a feeling of being cut off from other people
Barriers to accessing mental health treatment
Loss (relational, social, work, or financial)
Physical illness
Easy access to lethal methods
Unwillingness to seek help due to the stigma attached to mental health and substance abuse disorders or to suicidal thoughts
Protective factors buffer individuals from suicidal thoughts and behavior. (To date, protective factors have not been studied as extensively or rigorously as risk factors. Identifying and understanding protective factors are, however, as important as researching risk factors.)
Protective factors :
Effective clinical care for mental, physical, and substance abuse disorders
Easy access to a variety of clinical interventions and support for help-seeking
Family and community support (connectedness)
Support from ongoing medical and mental health care relationships
Skills in problem solving, conflict resolution, and nonviolent ways of handling disputes
Cultural and religious beliefs that discourage suicide and support instincts for self-preservation NATA
Preseason Mental Health Screening Questionnaire
Preseason Mental Health Screening Questionnaire
Student-Athlete Pre-participation
Student-Athlete Pre-participation
Example Medical History: Mental Health-Related
Example Medical History: Mental Health-Related
Yes/No Answers
Yes/No Answers
I often have trouble sleeping
I often have trouble sleeping
I wish I had more energy most days of the week
I wish I had more energy most days of the week
I think about things over and over
I think about things over and over
I feel anxious and nervous much of the time
I feel anxious and nervous much of the time
I often feel sad or depressed
I often feel sad or depressed
I struggle with being confident
I struggle with being confident
I don’t feel hopeful about the future
I don’t feel hopeful about the future
I have a hard time managing my emotions (frustration, anger, impatience)
I have a hard time managing my emotions (frustration, anger, impatience)
I have feelings of hurting myself or others NATA
I have feelings of hurting myself or others NATA
Supporting Environments
Supporting Environments
Approaching the Student-Athlete With a Potential Mental Health Concern: Questions to Ask
‘‘How are things going for you?’’
‘‘Tell me what is going on.’’
‘‘Your behavior [mention the incident or incidents] has me concerned for you. Can you tell me what is going on, or is there something I need to know to understand why this incident happened?’’
‘‘Tell me more [about the incident].’’
‘‘How do you feel about this [the incident or the facts presented]?’’
‘‘Tell me how those cuts [or other wounds] got there.’’
‘‘Perhaps you would like to talk to someone about this issue?’’
‘‘I want to help you, but this type of issue is beyond my scope as [coach, athletic trainer, administrator]. I know how to refer you to someone who can help.’’
Adapted with permission from the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
A growing number of student-athletes are unable to continue to compete in their sport due to career-ending injuries, health conditions, or repeat concussions. They’ve been locked out of their passions due to circumstances outside of their control.
Education
Education
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Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders: Signs and Symptoms
Anorexia nervosa Extreme thinness (emaciation) Relentless pursuit of thinness and unwillingness to maintain a normal or healthy weight Intense fear of gaining weight Distorted body image, self-esteem that is heavily influenced by perceptions of body weight and shape, or denial of the seriousness of low body weight Lack of menstruation among girls and women (amenorrhea) Extremely restricted eating Compulsive exercise
Other symptoms may develop over time, including Thinning of bones (osteopenia or osteoporosis) Brittle hair and nails Dry and yellowish skin Growth of fine hair all over the body (lanugo) Mild anemia and muscle wasting and weakness Severe constipation Low blood pressure, slowed breathing and pulse Damage to the structure and function of the heart Brain damage Multiorgan failure Drop in internal body temperature, causing the person to feel cold all the time Lethargy, sluggishness, or feeling tired all the time Infertility
Bulimia nervosa Chronically inflamed and sore throat Swollen salivary glands in neck and jaw Worn tooth enamel, increasingly sensitive and decaying teeth as a result of exposure to stomach acid Acid reflux disorder and other gastrointestinal problems Intestinal distress and irritation from laxative abuse Severe dehydration from purging of fluids Electrolyte imbalance (too low or too high levels of sodium, calcium, potassium, and other minerals), which can lead to heart attack
Additional source: National Institute of Mental Health NATA
Cultural Awareness
Cultural Awareness
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