Mental Health in the Athlete - Modern Perspectives and Novel Challenges for the Sports Medicine Provider (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)

This unique book provides a practical framework for and coverage of a broad range of mental health concerns applicable to the care of athletes, including depression, suicide, mood disorders, substance abuse and risk-taking behaviors. To this end, it presents content relevant to the care of athletes, including doping and the use of performance-enhancing drugs, the mental health impact of concussion, bullying and hazing, the impact of social media and exercise addiction, among other pertinent topics. Current basic and translational research on behavioral health and the relationship of brain to behavior are reviewed, and current treatment approaches, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological (including mindfulness training), are considered. This practical resource targets the stigma of mental in athletes in order to overcome barriers to care by presenting a definitive perspective of current concepts in the mental health care of athletes, provided by experts in the field and targeting sports medicine providers, mental health providers and primary care physicians involved in the direct care of recreational and competitive athletes at all levels.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	May 2021
First published:	2020
Editors:	Eugene Hong • Ashwin L. Rao
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	298
Edition:	1st ed. 2020
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-044756-4
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Sports injuries & medicine Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Sports training & coaching > Sports psychology Promotions
LSN:	3-03-044756-1
Barcode:	9783030447564

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