I think helping others in all capacities and all the different ways we can get them to, where they are and where they want to go as a person.

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Alexis Schaefer is a staff athletic trainer at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse where on top of providing care for sports she leads the department's efforts around mental health. Alexis has an undeniable passion for mental health and how to help increase not only access to help and services but also empower student-athletes to take control of their own mental health and provide tools in order to do that. In this episode, Alexis talks with Greg about the importance of mental health not only in athletics but in general. They get into not only why mental health is so important but also how to actually take steps to get things implemented in the department. There is a lot of steps that can be taken that move the needle to make mental health a priority. So much to take away from this episode, enjoy. www.athletictrainingchat.com www.cliniallypressed.org SUBSCRIBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc3WyCs2lmnKK6shrL5A4hw?sub_confirmation=1 #ATchat #ATC #atimpact #at4all #boc #bocatc #athletictraining #advocATe #athletictrainingchat #health #medicine #medical #medicalprofessional #professional #LAT #ATSarehealthcare #builtinsport #muellerready #complicatedsimple #services #atservices #attwitter #begreAT #equALLYATs #mentalhealth #studentathletes #health #care #ATeducation

Heath Blackmon has worked in a wide variety of settings over the course of his career and through all those experiences has learned a lot about the profession and what ultimately is most important to him in his personal life and career. In this episode, we discuss the transition from setting to setting and what Heath has learned in each of them. We really focus on the value Heath has put on his and his family's time.

In addition to the discussion on work, we also talk about Heath’s passion to serve within the athletic training profession. He discusses how he got started and why he recommends that everyone try and get involved to make the change that they want to see. We discuss the importance of state-level service and why it can be so impactful and beneficial to your development and your career.

In This Episode:

+Similarities & differences across settings

+Finding what works for you

+Service in athletic training

+Creative funding through the state

+Empath in athletic training

Connect with Heath

Twitter:@heathblackmon63

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