This book describes a systems approach for fostering the mental
health of athletes, coaches, and staff in sport organizations at
professional, collegiate, and secondary school levels. Through this
approach, readers can collaborate effectively with a range of
professionals in sport organizations, helping to create a mentally
healthy entity. Fostering the Mental Health of Athletes, Coaches,
and Staff includes a set of sequential, interrelated chapters that
detail precise steps along with practitioner exercises. Following
an introductory chapter about the evolution of mental health in
sport organizations, the systems approach is overviewed in terms of
its constituent dimensions. Chapter-by-chapter guidance then is
provided about the following activities: Creating a vision and
direction for mental health in a sport organization Assessing the
readiness of a sport organization for mental health initiatives
Identifying and involving people as key contributors to mental
health Assessing the mental and emotional development of athletes,
coaches, and staff Designing and implementing mental health
programs and services Educating and training coaches, staff, and
administrators about mental health Establishing a team environment
conducive to mental health Formulating and enacting mental health
policies, plans, and procedures Coordinating mental skills, life
skills, and mental health Evaluating mental health programs and
services Making decisions about improving mental health initiatives
Through its unique and important nature and scope, as well as being
the first of its kind to discuss athlete mental health through this
specific lens, this book is essential for licensed sport, clinical,
and counseling psychologists, as well as other professionals who
communicate and collaborate regarding mental health, including
mental performance consultants, athletic trainers, and
administrators.
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