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ERIC Number: ED658930
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 163
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3832-0693-5
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
The Availability of Mental Health Services for Adolescent Student-Athletes
Brianna Robinson
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, St. Thomas University
This study explored the availability of mental health services in the South Florida high school setting and how the application of said services could affect adolescent student-athletes who are experiencing depression and anxiety based on the perspective of the school's leadership. A total of eight individuals participated in the study, all of which are members of the athletics administration in the respective schools. Individual open-ended interview questions were conducted via Zoom meetings that lasted an average of 20 minutes. The participants reported whether their respective school has mental health services, any potential barriers to access, outside resources, professional development, and potential suggestions that could enhance and destigmatize mental health services. The collected data was transcribed and imported into Dedoose, a data analysis software, coded, analyzed, and placed into themes to better organize the information. Three prominent themes were discovered: stress, perception of stress, and mental health support. The provided data was vital, but there are gaps in the literature that could be addressed in future research. A few of the recommendations for further research are more mental health counselors to decrease the student-to-counselor ratio, implement external resources, and enhance mental health awareness and education. The findings indicate that while mental health services are available, notable limitations and barriers to access need to be addressed to enhance services. This study highlights the need for ongoing research and collaboration to ensure that adolescent student-athletes receive the comprehensive support they need to thrive at school, in sports, or at home. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Florida
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