Title: Explain common psychological responses to injury.
Course: Sports Medicine/Athletic Training I (14062-I) > Section: Understanding Injuries and Illnesses

Explanation should include identifying

- the five stages of grief (i.e., denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance)
- other factors that may affect performance (e.g., anxiety, depression, panic attack, substance abuse, fear of injury)
- how a concussion may mentally affect an injured person.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the definitions of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance?
- What is the link between concussions and depression?
- What is a unified mental health team? Who does this team consist of?
- How does one recognize a crisis vs. a non-crisis situation? What are mental health policies and procedures?
- What are warning signs of a mental health emergency?
- What types of medical professionals can help and be a source of referral?