Understanding Athletic Trainer's Knowledge and Perceptions of Mental Health Best Practices: A Mixed-Methods Study

Authors

• Chelsea Pasukinis, Otterbein UniversityFollow
• Yvette Ingram, Lock Haven University
• Malissa Martin, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
• Robert B. Krueger, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25035/jsmahs.12.01.05

Abstract

OBJECTIVE Mental health disorders are increasing in our society. Research on athletic trainers' (AT) knowledge and perception of mental health disorders, and whether policies are developed and used, is limited. The purpose of this study is to investigate AT’s knowledge of mental health illness, current policies and procedures, and the perceptions ATs have of mental health.

Recommended Citation

Pasukinis, Chelsea; Ingram, Yvette; Martin, Malissa; and Krueger, Robert B. (2026) "Understanding Athletic Trainer's Knowledge and Perceptions of Mental Health Best Practices: A Mixed-Methods Study," Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association: Vol. 12: Iss. 1, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25035/jsmahs.12.01.05
Available at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/jsmahs/vol12/iss1/5

Attestation

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