“Do I play or do I just go?” Challenging choices for student-athletes.

Mental Health University

Student-athletes have unique challenges in college and are often in the unfamiliar place of making stressful decisions. In this episode we highlight the range of challenges for student-athletes, from those in high school deciding whether to continue playing to those who have suffered career ending injuries. Email us your questions at: [e-mail] 1:08 : Introduction 3:01 : Travel commitments of athletes 6:15 : Deciding to play in college 10:55 : Athletics as a job 13:05 : The resources athletics provides 14:30 : Deciding not to play 16:45 : Seeking new opportunities 17:45 : Risks of the available party scene 19:15 : Freedom to make new decisions 23:00 : Adjusting as a college student-athlete 24:00 : Challenges after a career ending injury 25:40 : Reaching out for help 27:00 : “Wait.. I’m not the top dog anymore?” 29:00 : A growth mindset as an athlete 30:00 : Recap