On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, hosts Dr. Corinne Rivard, DO, and Dr. Taryn Ryan, MD, are joined by three experts to discuss several key factors regarding mental health in athletes.

The panel of experts includes Chelsea Morales, PsyD; Samantha Morris, PsyD; and Andrew Toce, MEd, MBA, LPC, CMPC, and in this conversation, they address the following topics and questions about athlete mental health:

• Explaining some of the roles and stressors that contribute to mental health injuries in athletes

Additional Resources

Mental Health Issues and Psychological Factors in Athletes: Detection, Management, Effect on Performance and Prevention: AMSSM Position Statement—Executive Summary

Mental Health Best Practices from the NCAA Sport Science Institute 

2023 International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)