Mental Health Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Course Description: This presentation will provide an overview of the Mental Health Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for athletic trainers and other healthcare providers. It will cover the signs, symptoms, and potential etiologies associated with common mental health crisis situations that may arise in various practice settings. Participants will learn about the components of a mental health EAP and how it fits into an organization's overarching EAP. The presentation will also discuss essential components of creating a positive mental health environment culture, including promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity in sports medicine practice settings. BOC Domains of Athletic Training: Domain I - Risk Reduction, Wellness, and Health Literacy Domain III - Critical Incident Management Domain V - Healthcare Administration and Professional Responsibility Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Identify the signs, symptoms, and potential etiologies associated with common mental health crisis situations that athletic trainers may encounter in the respective practice settings. Identify and analyze the components of a mental health emergency action plan (EAP) as part of an organization's overarching EAP. Discuss essential components in developing a positive mental health environment culture, as well as promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity, in various sports medicine practice settings. Practice Gap: Athletic trainers and other healthcare providers are increasingly being called upon to recognize and manage mental health crises in their practice settings. However, many providers lack the training and resources necessary to develop effective mental health EAPs and promote a positive mental health environment culture. This gap in knowledge and resources can result in delays in care and negative outcomes for patients. Clinical Bottom Line: Developing a mental health EAP and promoting a positive mental health environment culture is essential for athletic trainers and other healthcare providers to effectively manage mental health crises in their practice settings. This includes identifying and analyzing the signs, symptoms, and potential etiologies associated with common mental health crisis situations and developing a plan of action that incorporates both medical and psychological interventions. Summary Conclusions: Athletic trainers and other healthcare providers should be able to identify the signs, symptoms, and potential etiologies associated with common mental health crisis situations in their practice settings. A mental health EAP should be incorporated into an organization's overarching EAP to ensure effective management of mental health crises. Developing a positive mental health environment culture is essential for promoting patient well-being and reducing stigma surrounding mental health. Promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity in sports medicine practice settings can help ensure that patients receive culturally responsive care. Providers should collaborate with mental health professionals to ensure that patients receive comprehensive care for their mental health needs.

Lovie Tabron, MS, LAT, ATC, CCISM BIOGRAPHY Lovie Tabron currently serves as Player Engagement Specialist for the Atlanta Falcons. She previously served as the Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Success and Engagement. She joined the University of Georgia Athletic Association as Behavioral Medicine Coordinator in July of 2017. Tabron was influential in building the foundation for the mental health unit in Georgia athletics. As a certified athletic trainer she also served as a medical spotter for the Georgia Football team. She is currently in school pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Sport and Performance Psychology.

Action Medicine Consultants, LLC (BOC AP#: P12095) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 1.0 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. GENERAL DISCLAIMER: It is the responsibility of the participant, relying on the independent expertise and knowledge of the patient, to determine the best treatment and method of application for the patient. Participants must use discretion when using the information contained within this presentation.  The presenter has provided the following regarding disclaimers: The information and content provided in this course are for informational purposes only. The presenter nor Action Medicine Consultants, LLC bears no liability for your use of this information and content. The views expressed in this course are those of the presenter(s). CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: In compliance with continuing education requirements, all presenters must disclose any financial or other associations with the manufacturers of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services, or commercial supporters as well as any use of unlabeled product(s) or product(s) under investigational use.  This presentation does not involve the unlabeled use of a product or product under investigational use.  During the presentation, the presenter provides disclosure of any relevant financial relationships or other associations.  Refund Policy:  Live (virtual or in-person) Courses - Full refunds (Minus 10% for handling fees) are given after completion of the course if cancellation request is received 14 days prior to the course date. No refunds will be given after this deadline, but fees may be applied to another current or a future course. This also applies to virtual courses if a technical issue occurred on the presenter side that prevented a full presentation from being performed. On-Demand Courses - No refunds will be given, but fees may be applied to another current or a future course if there is a technical issue in Action Medicine Consultant's delivery of the course and in which no certificate of completion was issued.