This episode was provided in Partnership with Alliant Insurance Services.

We are experiencing a surge in students nationwide who are in need of mental health supports. Involvement in school athletics has the potential to greatly benefit both the physical and mental health and well-being of students. However, student athletes often face enormous pressures to succeed, both athletically and academically. For any student athlete, there is also the challenge of learning to cope with the emotional rollercoaster that inevitably comes with athletic competition. In addition, for many student athletes, the coach is the school employee who knows that student better than any other staff member, and may be the first to recognize subtle changes in the student's demeanor or behavior. In this podcast episode, participants will learn about the legal requirements relevant to addressing student mental health issues, the critical role of the coach and athletic director, and key protocols for creating a safety net to support all student athletes.

Host - David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, FEA

Guests - Maureen A. Brogan, LPC, ACS, DAAETS, DRCC, Program Manager, Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth (TLC), Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care; Michael Stoia, Athletic Director, Red Bank Regional High School District; Lori Todd, MA, LPC, ACS, Student Assistance Counselor, Red Bank Regional High School District