The provision of holistic care for athletes often involves interprofessional teams with
specialists to support athletic performance and overall wellness. Yet, regarding …

Mental health literacy (MHL) is a significant component in understanding mental health
disparities in vulnerable populations. Due to the unique structure and pressures of American …

Research in the area of athletic identity has grown immensely since it was first brought
forward in academic work nearly 20 years ago. The ideas of athletic identity have expanded …

There are unique aspects of the collegiate athletic culture that can increase the risk for
mental health concerns among student-athletes. Athletic trainers, due to the amount of time …

An emerging area of social work practice is within sport and athletics. Due to the complex
nature of sport and the diverse needs of sport participants, social workers are optimally …

There has been increased attention to mental health programing in collegiate athletics.
Social workers are one type of professional that can provide mental health care in the …

Few academic studies have explored the intersection of sexuality, religion and sport
specifically within the collegiate setting; however, with more than 8,000 NCAA student …

Research shows that the effects of athletics on virtue development are mixed. Religion
provides people with a meaning-making system, community, and practices that can promote …

This conceptual essay discusses how university athletic departments and local churches
can collaborate in providing spiritual care for intercollegiate athletes in the United States …

Student–athletes are a vulnerable population who face many unique stressors and often
engage in risky physical behaviours. Understanding that high levels of health literacy (HL) …