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    • Inside the NHL with Kevin Morley

    Guest: Kevin Morley, Head Athletic Trainer at Nashville Predators

    Hosts: Dr. Mark Allen & Dr. Tommy Horn

    Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (U.S.).

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    Episode Overview

    Mental health in professional hockey is shaped as much by the training room as the locker room - and athletic trainers are often the first to notice when something is off. In this episode of the Peak Sports Psychiatry Podcast, Drs. Mark Allen and Tommy Horn sit down with Kevin Morley, Head Athletic Trainer for the NHL's Nashville Predators. Kevin takes us behind the bench to discuss managing player health across an 82-game season, the underappreciated mental toll of physical injuries on athlete mental health, and why multidisciplinary care between athletic trainers, medical staff, and sports psychiatrists is essential to elite athlete well-being.

    Key Takeaways

  • • Athletic Trainers Are First Responders: They're often the first to notice when an athlete is struggling mentally or physically.
  • • Injury Recovery is Mental Too: Physical injuries have significant mental health implications that must be addressed.
  • • Trust is Everything: Building strong relationships with athletes is essential for effective care.
  • • The NHL Season is Grueling: Managing athlete health across 82 games plus playoffs requires strategic planning.
  • • Multidisciplinary Care is Key: Mental health professionals, trainers, and medical staff must work together seamlessly.

    • Show Notes

    About Kevin Morley

    Kevin Morley is Head Athletic Trainer at Nashville Predators.

    Topics Discussed

  • • Day in the life of an NHL athletic trainer
  • • Mental health challenges in professional hockey
  • • Injury management and rehabilitation protocols
  • • Building trust with elite athletes
  • • The psychological impact of injuries
  • • Collaborative care models in professional sports
  • • Managing the demands of an 82-game season

    • Resources Mentioned

  • • Nashville Predators
  • • National Athletic Trainers' Association
  • • NHLPA First Line Mental Health Program

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