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Concussions in Youth Sports Virtual Classroom

2016 46 min
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The NFB, in partnership with Ryerson University, presents a Virtual Classroom about sports, concussions and the pressure to play through head injuries even though mental health issues typically ensue. Mental slowing, depression, substance abuse, mood disorders… they can all show up later, causing devastating long-term effects. When coaches, medics and fans all support the culture of powering through, it’s high school athletes who are losing out—sometimes for life. We take a look at the consequences of concussions, particularly on mental health, and question the pressure to keep playing no matter what the cost.

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The NFB, in partnership with Ryerson University, presents a Virtual Classroom about sports, concussions and the pressure to play through head injuries even though mental health issues typically ensue. Mental slowing, depression, substance abuse, mood disorders… they can all show up later, causing devastating long-term effects. When coaches, medics and fans all support the culture of powering through, it’s high school athletes who are losing out—sometimes for life. We take a look at the consequences of concussions, particularly on mental health, and question the pressure to keep playing no matter what the cost.
  • host
    Scott Russell
  • panelist
    Hayley Wickenheiser
    Ryan Todd
    Max Taylor
  • director
    Dan Thornhill
  • producer
    Ross Johnstone
  • production coordinator
    Tey Cottingham
    Sophie Quevillon
  • community manager
    Marie-Michèle Tredger
  • studio coordinator
    Anne Koizumi

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Education

Ages 13 to 18
School subjects

Ideal for activities, research projects and class discussions, and adaptable to many subjects and grade levels. What are the symptoms and effects of a concussion? In what types of activity are people most at risk for concussion? Identify the major parts of the brain and their function, what areas are affected by concussion, and how a concussion appears in medical imaging. What can be done by a player or their allies to address the mental-health effects of a concussion?