| Description |
xx, 276 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Series |
A Norton professional book |
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Norton professional book.
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| Contents |
Introduction: The Origins and Aims of Sport Psychiatry / Daniel Begel -- I. The Biopsychosocial Matrix. 1. The Psychologic Development of the Athlete / Daniel Begel. 2. The Psychobiology of Athletic Training / Murray Allen. 3. The Athlete's Role / Daniel Begel and Antonia L. Baum -- II. Clinical Issues. 4. Mental Illness in Athletes / Robert W. Burton. 5. The Psychopathology of Everyday Athletic Life / Daniel Begel. 6. The Dilemma of Youth Sports / Daniel Begel. 7. Substance Abuse and Athletes / Gregory B. Collins. 8. Athletes' Use of Performance-Enhancing Drugs / Todd P. Hendrickson and Robert W. Burton -- III. Therapeutics. 9. The Sport Psychiatry Examination / Ronald L. Kamm. 10. Psychotherapy with the Performing Athlete / Daniel Begel. 11. Family Systems-Based Treatment of the Athlete Family / Jon C. Hellstedt. 12. Psychiatric Consultation to Athletic Teams / Robert W. Burton. 13. Psychopharmacology in Athletes / Antonia L. Baum |
| Summary |
"For mental health professionals, sports medicine specialists, physicians, coaches, and others, Sport Psychiatry: Theory and Practice provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the psychological challenges and pitfalls of being an athlete. It looks at the lives of athletes, from Little League to the Olympics - their biopsychosocial development, family issues, drug use and abuse, mental disorders, performance issues, and treatment."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
"A Norton professional book." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Athletes -- Mental health.
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Sports -- Psychological aspects.
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Sports -- Social aspects.
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Psychology, Sports.
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Sports -- psychology.
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Competitive Behavior.
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Psychophysiology.
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| Author |
Burton, Robert, 1941-
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Begel, Daniel.
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| LC no. |
99035444 |
| ISBN |
0393702952 : |
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