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Understanding Sports Injuries as Trauma: A Call to Action
Susan M Snyder1, Siobhan A Morse2, Jeri Wheeler3
1School of Social Work, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Substance Use & Misuse
|January 9, 2026
Summary
Sports injuries can cause physical and emotional trauma, increasing risks for mental health and substance use disorders. Early assessment and support are crucial for athlete well-being and recovery.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Nearly one million young adults sustained sports injuries in 2023.
- Half of collegiate athletes miss playing time annually due to injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the multifaceted impacts of sports injuries.
- To apply a framework combining social cognitive theory and developmental psychopathology.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a theoretical framework integrating social cognitive theory and developmental psychopathology.
- Analyzed the psychological and physiological effects of sports injuries.
Main Results:
- Sports injuries cause physical trauma (musculoskeletal, TBI) and emotional trauma.
- Injury-related pain and opioid prescriptions increase risks for opioid misuse and disorder.
- Emotional trauma from sports injuries elevates the risk of mental health conditions.
Conclusions:
- Recommend assessing trauma symptoms during physical assessment and recovery.
- Advocate for reducing stigma around mental health and substance use disclosure.
- Call for policies supporting athletes' mental health and well-being.
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