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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.


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1. Adjustment and anxiety disorders ; 2. Managing the anxiety of performance ; 3. Mood disorders ; 4. Eating disorders ; 5. Substance misuse ; 6. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ; 7. The athletic personality and personality disorders ; 8. Exercise participation and mental health ; 9. The sports arena ; 10. Psychotropic drug prescribing


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ISBN-13: 9780198734628
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: March, 2016
Pages: 128
Dimensions: 129.00 x 196.00 x 9.00
Weight: 174g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: Psychiatry, Sports Medicine
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