Mental Health and Well-being Interventions in Sport provides a current and sharp overview of mental health research and interventions in sport. This title is written by leading international experts and focuses on sport-oriented intervention processes.
The reference work covers the context, design, implementation, and evaluation of sport-based interventions in mental healthcare. Topics such as injury, rehabilitation, depression, eating disorders, and burnout are addressed, as well as practical examples of sport applications in challenging environments such as prisons. This makes it relevant for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers who focus on effective intervention processes in sport.
The content is tailored to everyone involved in sport psychology and mental health, with an emphasis on the growing need for expert guidance. The book supports researchers in their search for scientifically grounded methods to understand and apply sport-based interventions.