Masters Theses/Capstone Projects
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Date of Award
8-17-2021
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Allied Health, Health Care Administration (MSAH)
First Committee Member
Dr. Paul Longenecker RN, MBA, PhD
Advisor
Dr. Paul Longenecker RN, MBA, PhD
Second Committee Member
Danielle Kilboy MSAH, MS, ATC, LAT
Third Committee Member
Dr. Kathleen Ryan PhD
Keywords
Athletics, Counseling, Mental Health, Athletes, Wellness, Otterbein University
Subject Categories
Counseling | Education | Higher Education | Psychology
Abstract
The purpose of this practicum was to help bridge the gap between Otterbein’s athletic population and mental health services. Previous research has discussed the potential barriers to student athletes seeking mental health assistance from their institution, including by not limited to lack of time, stigma, education, and negative past experiences. A barrier for receiving care for DIII athletes, specifically, is access. It has been noted that, due to limited resources, Otterbein does not have a mental health professional designated specifically to its athletes. There are, however, a variety of resources both on and around campus that can increase the mental health and well-being of the student athlete population. The surveys utilized in this capstone presentation help to identify which mental health topics these athletes consider important, and which resources can be utilized to assist them in their endeavors on and off the field.
Licensing Permission
Copyright, all rights reserved. Fair Use
Recommended Citation
Wallace, Asha, "Cards on the Table: A Practicum Experience Aiming to Bridge the Gap Between Otterbein's Athletes and Mental Health Services" (2021). Masters Theses/Capstone Projects. 96.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_master/96
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