A Pandemic Playbook: Mental Wellness for Student Athletes

Canceled games. Disrupted seasons. And a season of uncertainty. The COVID-19 pandemic has left many young athletes wondering when they will ever play again competitively. As student-athletes wrestle with so much change, maintaining their mental wellness is critical. Joel Brenner, MD, Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist at CHKD, discusses at this pre-recorded virtual forum, to help understand the physical and emotional challenges athletes face today, and to recognize mental health symptoms that indicate an athlete needs help.