10 Talks CONVERSAT10N - Concussions

Join Carlette Patterson, Head Sports Life Coach® & CEO of Patterson Sports Ventures® and Mark R. Allen, M.D., Peak Sports Psychiatry for a conversation about the signs, symptoms and protocols for concussions, as well as the effect it can have on an athlete’s mental and physical health. Wellbeing: It is necessary that all athletes and coaches are aware of the signs and symptoms of concussions. It is the coach’s responsibility to lower the risk level of head impact (like in football), but it is the athlete’s responsibility to recognize the serious nature of a concussion. INFORMAT10N: A concussion is a head injury that jostles your brain and there are about 3.8 million concussions reported each year. NAVIGAT10N Through Change: An athlete recovering from a concussion needs to take the six-step protocol seriously, and if multiple concussions occur, the athlete must weigh the benefit of ongoing participation versus a potential long-term brain injury from the concussions. Get Coached 2 Win Your Wellbeing: www.championwellbeing.com Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/N8DPJ-zwaM8