OA Vault: Dr. Rosie Cheng

About this episode

Dr. Rosie Cheng discusses her journey from a sports-filled upbringing to advocating for student-athlete wellness and addressing mental health challenges in athletics.

In this episode, Dr. Rosie Cheng shares how growing up in a sports-filled household sparked a lifelong connection to athletics. After high school sports injuries introduced her to athletic training, she found her calling at the intersection of sports and healthcare. From rotations with Pitt Football to leadership roles in higher ed, Rosie’s journey includes advocating for student-athlete wellness and addressing tough topics like eating disorders in athletics. Her doctoral research explored the barriers Division III athletes face when accessing mental health resources, highlighting time constraints, lack of awareness, and the self-imposed stigma many still navigate. Tune in to hear more!

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Rosie Cheng

Topics covered

• athletic training
• student-athlete wellness
• mental health resources
• eating disorders
• sports healthcare

Keywords

• sports injuries
• Division III athletes
• barriers to mental health
• self-imposed stigma

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