The mental health of athletes has been in the spotlight throughout this summer, as high-profile athletes such as Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles have spoken out about the importance of prioritizing their physical, and especially their mental, well-being.

In this episode, host Giselle Aerni, MD, is joined by AMSSM Past Presidents Cindy Chang, MD, FAMSSM, and Margot Putukian, MD, FAMSSM, to discuss the AMSSM Position Statement on Mental Health Issues and Psychological Factors in Athletes, which Dr. Aerni also co-authored.

In this 33-minute conversation, they address the following topics:

• The importance of a position statement on the mental health of athletes and the novel aspects addressed in the document

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