Mental Health in Elite Sport: Applied Perspectives from Across the Globe offers a versatile and up-to-date overview of research and models focused on mental health service in elite sport. This study book supports researchers, coaches, professionals, and students with knowledge and strategies for optimal health service provision across different sport contexts.
The book is divided into two parts. The first part analyzes global structures for mental health care and provides examples by region and country. The second part covers concrete interventions and case studies, in which local culture and context influence the approach. This shows the vast variation in mental health service across elite sport organizations worldwide.
This international and contextual approach makes the book indispensable for anyone who wants to put mental health in elite sport into practice. It includes unique insights from experienced experts, including reflections on their successes and challenges in diverse situations and cultures.