DSW Candidate – Jasmine Holmes, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Comparative Analysis of Mental Health Stressors Among Black Collegiate Athletes at Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
DSW Candidate – Jasmine Holmes, LMSW
Monday, April 28, 2025
9:00 AM- 10:15 AM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: This session is not eligible for CE credit
Description
Comparative Analysis of Mental Health Stressors Among Black Collegiate Athletes at Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
This capstone presentation examines the mental health disparities among Black collegiate athletes at Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Drawing from a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), Conceptual Paper (CP), and Applied Practice (AP) Paper, the research highlights the distinct stressors these athletes face, including racial discrimination, micro-aggressions, performance pressures, and access to culturally competent mental health resources. The SLR provides a foundation by synthesizing existing research on mental health risks, revealing how institutional environments shape well-being. The CP expands on these findings through ecological, systems, and intersectionality theories, offering a conceptual model that underscores the impact of institutional culture and social support. Finally, the AP Paper translates these insights into a clinical intervention model, proposing culturally responsive counseling, peer mentorship programs, and institutional advocacy to address disparities. By integrating these perspectives, this presentation offers a holistic understanding of mental health challenges faced by Black collegiate athletes and proposes evidence-based solutions. The goal is to inform university policies, enhance athletic programming, and advocate for equitable mental health support in collegiate sports, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for Black student-athletes.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Identify contemporary issues impacting social work practice.
- Apply theories that underline interventions and approaches to addressing social and practice issues.
- Apply effective approaches to mentoring, supervision, and leading future social workers in addressing contemporary issues in social work practice.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: This session is not eligible for CE credit
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
