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?