SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

WHEN TO CALL DR. CASEY IMMEDIATELY

An Athlete Expresses that They are a Danger to Themselves or Others

Signs That an Athlete May be in Possible Danger with Statements Like:

• - "I don't want to go on like this..."
• - "I'm done."
• - And These Statements are not Specific to Sports Participation.

Signs That an Athlete May be in Possible Danger with Behaviors Like:

• - Giving Away Possessions.
• - Becoming Withdrawn and Isolating from Others.
• - Getting Their Affairs in Order and Making Farewells.

Complicating factors to pay attention to:

• - Head Injuries That May or May Not Cause a Loss of Consciousness.
• - Actively Using Substances Such as Alcohol and Other Drugs.