ATHLETIC MEDICINE AND STUDENT WELLNESS

Athletic Medicine at Minot State University assists in facilitating care for our NCAA and ACHA student-athletes. The Athletic Medicine Department focuses on prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for the Division II intercollegiate student athletes at Minot State University.

Checklist for NEW/Incoming Athletes

Quick Links

Sports Medicine Staff (Trinity Health)

Policies and Procedures

Drug Testing Policy
Sickle Cell Trait Policy (NOTE: The NCAA Dvision II Legislation Commitee determined that only results from a sickle cell solubility test satisfy the requirements of NCAA legislation. Results from other types of sickle cell screening do not meet the legislation.)
Concussion Information

Supporting Student-Athlete Mental Wellness

Student-athletes and coaches play a critical role in creating an environment that supports the mental health and well-being of college athletes. Best Practices for Understanding and Supporting Student-Athlete Mental Wellness” (“Best Practices”) is a practical extension of the NCAA publication “Mind, Body and Sport: Understanding and Supporting Student-Athlete Mental Wellness”

Anxiety and Depression Association of America Mobile Health Apps
Anxiety (PDF) | Depression (PDF) | Suicide (PDF) | Eating Disorders (PDF)
Handling Stress as a Student (Video)
CAMPUS
See something. Say something. Do something.
The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) and Crisis Response Team (CRT) are formal institution-wide committees whose charge is to link students of concern to campus and community resources. This includes assisting in an Imminent, Urgent, or Uncertain situation involving students, staff, or faculty on campus. The BIT team has worked tirelessly to develop practical tools for our MSU community to address these situations.
A manual to help students, staff or faculty assist people in the MSU community experiencing distress.
Assisting the Distressed Student Manual
A quick one-page guide to help make decisions on how to assist students, staff, or faculty in distress.
Steps for Addressing Students of Concern
An online form to report a student, staff, or faculty concern. These reports will be used by the Behavioral Intervention Team to link our students, staff or faculty of concern to campus and community resources. Report a Concern (this form should not be used in an emergency)
Campus Police at (701) 500-2423
911
Trinity Emergency Room - 1 W Burdick Expy, Minot, ND 58701
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
In the U.S., call 1-800-273-8255
Mentalhealth.gov
Domestic Violence Crisis Center - 3900 11th Ave SE, Minot, ND 58701, Phone: (701) 852-2258
Currently enrolled Minot State University can make an appointment for mental health concerns at the Student Health Clinic. Students already diagnosed with a mental health illness should follow-up with their established healthcare provider.
Clinical Visit and Referral
At the initial visit, a Patient Stress Questionnaire (PSQ) will be completed.
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) will perform a history and physical examination.
A laboratory screening work-up will be offered and encouraged to rule out physiological ailment.
Students requiring the need for further evaluation and/or cognitive behavioral therapy will be referred to a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
A complete list of mental health resources in Minot will be given to each student.
Students presenting with concerns regarding personal development, coping with conflict, improving self-understanding and interpersonal relationships, time management and developing realistic career plans will be offered referral to the MSU Campus Counselor. https://www.minotstateu.edu/counseling/
Emergency
In the case of suicidal or homicidal plan and/or symptoms of psychosis, 911 will be called immediately.
ADHD Medication Management
Students requesting refills for ADHD medication will need to submit copies of their psychological evaluation and testing, and a progress note from the healthcare provider who provided the last medication refill. (Authorization for Disclosure of Information) Refills on ADHD medication will only be provided until students can access care from a psychiatric provider. This does not always guarantee the medication will be refilled. The Student Health Clinic and Counseling does not provide psychological evaluation and testing.
Students not diagnosed with ADHD and want to be tested should seek psychological evaluation and testing with a mental health practice site with primary focus on ADHD testing and psychological evaluation.
Students exhibiting or requesting the need for academic accommodations will be referred to MSU Access Services.

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