Navigating AT Burnout

As reported in the article, “AT Burnout Addressed,” on p. 52 of the August/September NATA News, it’s important for ATs to prevent burnout because they are the drivers of their patients’ complete care.

To help athletic trainers navigate burnout, here are some NATA resources for members to support themselves and their peers.
 

INFORGRAPHICS

• “The Effects of Stress: What To Do When Stress Becomes Too Much”
• Mental Health Card
   

NATA ATs CARE RESOURCES

The following are some of the various burnout prevention and stress management resources on the ATs Care webpage available to NATA members.

• Critical Incident Stress Management Handout
• Video library where ATs Care members share their personal experiences with a critical incident
• Post-Event Self Care Guidelines

 

NATA TIMELY TOPICS

• “Being Selfish to Become Selfless”
•  “Four Principles to Live By – The Life of an Athletic Trainer”
• “Learning to Rebalance Balance – The Retired AT Experience”
   

NATA NEWS ARTICLES

Here is a sampling of NATA News articles published to support ATs’ self-care.

• “A Safe Haven for Athletic Trainers,” May 2024
• “Examining Stress Management,” February 2023
• “Five Years of Peer-to-Peer Support,” May 2023
• “New JAT Issue Focuses on Work-Life Balance,” March 2022

 

NATA NOW ARTICLES

Explore NATA Now articles published online in support of ATs’ mental health and burnout prevention.

• “Driven By Family and Faith”
• “What to Know About AT Burnout”
• “Seven Mental Health Self-Care Tips”