Sports Psychiatry (Oxford Psychiatry Library Series)

This concise and practical handbook covers the breadth of psychiatric conditions with which sportspeople may present. Abstract: This concise and practical handbook covers the breadth of psychiatric conditions with which sportspeople may present. Read more... Psychiatric Conditions Of All Kinds Can Present In Sporting Populations Due To The High Intensity Physical Effort, Competition And Anxiety Associated With Competitive Sports. Mental Illness Is Not Just A Health Concern But Is Likely To Have A Significant Impact On Sporting Performance And Achievement. Part Of The Oxford Psychiatry Library Series, This Concise And Practical Pocketbook Covers The Breadth Of Psychiatric Conditions That Can Present In Sportsmen And Sportswomen. It Provides Practical And Up-to-date Guidance Which Is Invaluable For All Health Professionals Working Within Sporting Communities. There Are A Variety Of Topics Covered From 'eating Disorders' To 'psychotropic Drug Prescribing' And It Is Based On The Latest Research To Help Health Professionals Working Within Sport Better Assess Mental Health Problems And Support Those In Need. Content: Cover Half-Title Title-page Copyright Foreword Preface Contents Abbreviations Contributors Chapter 1 Adjustment and anxiety disorders Chapter 2 Managing the anxiety of performance Chapter 3 Mood disorders Chapter 4 Eating disorders Chapter 5 Substance misuse Chapter 6 Attention defi cit hyperactivity disorder Chapter 7 The athletic personality and personality disorders Chapter 8 Exercise participation and mental health Chapter 9 The sports arena Chapter 10 Psychotropic drug prescribing Index