How to Avoid the Legal Pitfalls of Student Athletics and Mental Health

Richard F. Verstegen Richard F. Verstegen

Education law expert Rick Verstegen will detail the legal aspects of addressing student-athlete mental health. You will learn practical solutions to minimize any liability related to helping these students.

What You'll Learn

  • How do mental health issues affect athletes?
  • What duty do collegiate officials have to protect students from self-injury?
  • Should you warn others that specific students are at risk?
  • What are the legal aspects of suicide prevention?
  • How do confidentiality laws relate to mental health concerns?
  • What obligations do you have to accommodate students with mental illnesses?
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Training Overview

Prevent student-athlete suicides today. Learn how to address mental health legally.

Four recent college student suicides have focused attention on the mental health issues unique to students involved in competitive sports. The combination of academics and athletics can cause stress.

Your institution needs to understand the legal liabilities regarding the pressures athletes face and how to identify students who need support, and address mental health issues appropriately.

  • How do mental health issues affect athletes?
  • What duty do collegiate officials have to protect students from self-injury?
  • Should you warn others that specific students are at risk?
  • What are the legal aspects of suicide prevention?
  • How do confidentiality laws relate to mental health concerns?
  • What obligations do you have to accommodate students with mental illnesses?
Recommended Audience
Who Should Attend?
  • Counselors
  • Deans of students
  • Legal counsel
  • Student health officials
  • Compliance officers
  • College and university administrators
  • Athletic directors and administrators
  • Coaches
What's included
Training includes
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • All resources and training materials
Richard F. Verstegen
About

Expert Presenter

Richard F. Verstegen
  • Partner with Boardman & Clark, LLP of Madison, Wisconsin
  • School Law Practice Group and Labor and Employment Group
  • Represents educational institutions in a variety of education law matters
  • Published many articles regarding education and employment law
  • Former president of the Wisconsin School Attorneys Association
  • Current member of the State Bar of Wisconsin
  • JD degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School
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