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2. Trauma and Its Impact
2.1 CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy)
It is important to understand how trauma impacts athletes differently than the average person. Repeated head trauma from contact sports can cause CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy). The largest study of CTE for young athletes ever to be conducted showed 63/152 brains of athletes who died before the age of 30 showed they all had signs of CTE.
Signs to look for:
• Cognitive issues: Trouble thinking, memory loss and issues around planning and executing tasks.
• Behavioral Changes: Impulsive, aggressive, emotional instability and suicidal thoughts.
• Motor symptoms: Balance issues, speech difficulties, issues walking and Motor Neuron Disease.
2.2 PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Studies are now revealing that athletes are susceptible to PTSD, due to either experiencing or witnessing serious injuries and events. As many as one out of 8 elite athletes may develop PTSD. Despite the prevalence of PTSD of athletes it often goes untreated in the sports world.
Signs to Look For:
• Intrusive memories or flashbacks.
• Hypervigilance
• Reactive
• Emotional numbing and significant changes in their personality.
• Avoidance of specific things and destructive behaviors.
2.3 General Trauma
General trauma be caused by physical injuries, negative childhood experiences, career setbacks, or personal challenges and losses can lead to trauma.
Trauma affects mental health, performance, and overall well-being of an athlete.
2.1 CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy)
It is important to understand how trauma impacts athletes differently than the average person. Repeated head trauma from contact sports can cause CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy). The largest study of CTE for young athletes ever to be conducted showed 63/152 brains of athletes who died before the age of 30 showed they all had signs of CTE.
Signs to look for:
• Cognitive issues: Trouble thinking, memory loss and issues around planning and executing tasks.
• Behavioral Changes: Impulsive, aggressive, emotional instability and suicidal thoughts.
• Motor symptoms: Balance issues, speech difficulties, issues walking and Motor Neuron Disease.
2.2 PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Studies are now revealing that athletes are susceptible to PTSD, due to either experiencing or witnessing serious injuries and events. As many as one out of 8 elite athletes may develop PTSD. Despite the prevalence of PTSD of athletes it often goes untreated in the sports world.
Signs to Look For:
• Intrusive memories or flashbacks.
• Hypervigilance
• Reactive
• Emotional numbing and significant changes in their personality.
• Avoidance of specific things and destructive behaviors.
2.3 General Trauma
General trauma be caused by physical injuries, negative childhood experiences, career setbacks, or personal challenges and losses can lead to trauma.
Trauma affects mental health, performance, and overall well-being of an athlete.