SMLD Mental Health Q&A Continuation
The Spring/Summer Sports Medicine Legal Digest features a Q&A with NATA Mental Health America liaison Timothy Neal, LLMSW, ATC, CCISM, about mental health, substance abuse and the AT’s responsibility. The following is a continuation of this Q&A.
Q. What's the best way to start a discussion with an athlete that an AT suspects as a mental health or substance abuse issue?