Objectives To present an overview of the existing epidemiological evidence regarding the
occurrence of mental health symptoms and disorders among current and former elite …

Mental health symptoms and disorders are common among elite athletes, may have sport
related manifestations within this population and impair performance. Mental health cannot …

Abstract The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine convened a panel of experts to
provide an evidence-based, best practices document to assist sports medicine physicians …

This chapter considers how sport psychologists initially approached the topic of sport
retirement and how their conceptualizations have evolved to a more holistic perspective to …

size the importance of a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to sport injury and
rehabilitation”(Arvinen-Barrow & Walker, 2013, book blurb). While this still holds true, the …

Background Concerns have intensified over the health and wellbeing of rugby union and
league players, and, in particular, about the longer-term effects of concussion. The purpose …

Athletes experience mental ill-health at prevalence rates similar to the general population
but are reluctant to discuss or seek help for mental ill-health due to stigma, which can impact …

Previous research has assessed the affects release from football academies has on
psychological distress and athletic identity of players. However, there has been no …

Despite the undoubted benefits of sport and physical activity, one of the inherent risks that all
athletes face, regardless of their competitive level, is injury. Sports injuries, which can range …

Many athletes, coaches and sport psychology professionals appreciate the usefulness of
mental imagery in enhancing sport performance (Hall, 2001). A wealth of research evidence …