Needs Statement

High school coaches do not typically have training in how to identify and respond to signs of mental health disorders in adolescents, yet they work with youth on a daily basis who are experiencing these conditions. Coaches are not expected to diagnose or treat students, yet they can potentially save lives and ameliorate suffering by knowing when an adolescent may need help from a mental health professional and how to link that adolescent with help. This module will illustrate what a mental health crisis may look like during practice and how to respond.

Target Audience

The target audience for this course includes high school coaches and other athletics personnel. 

Objectives

Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Identify signs of mental illness.
2. Determine signs of a mental health crisis.
3. Identify effective and necessary responses to mental health concerns.
4. Know what to do when presented with suicidal ideation. 

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Other
UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 1.00 hour of participation.

Acknowledgement

In collaboration with UKY Healthy Kentucky Initiative.