Case Studies in Sports Psychiatry

The first, ever, sports psychiatry case-study book, blending athletes' experience with evidence-based, expert clinical guidance.

Amit D. Mistry (Edited by), Thomas McCabe (Edited by), Alan Currie (Edited by)

9781108720557, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 6 August 2020

156 pages, 4 b/w illus. 3 tables
23.3 x 15.6 x 1 cm, 0.29 kg

'Case Studies in Sports Psychiatry is a must read for those who care for the mental health of elite athletes. The authors make a substantial thought provoking contribution to the science of how psychiatric support can be provided to athletes who experience mental illness. Authors achieve this through comprehensive case reviews of athletes from various sports, levels of performance, ages, and genders. This book is the first of its kind with a focus on mental illness, and I have no doubt it will make an excellent contribution to psychiatry training, as well as trigger interest from colleagues in sports medicine, sport and exercise psychology, sport science and coaching. The book contributes to increasing knowledge of the dangers of mental health stigma in sport culture and will inevitably contribute to training sport psychiatrists, that in turn will improve the lives of our elite sports people.' Dr Gavin Breslin, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, School of Psychology, Ulster University, Northern Ireland and Chief Assessor for The Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology, British Psychological Society

There is increasing recognition of the mental health needs of elite athletes and sports professionals. The first of its kind, this important new book draws on lived experience from professional athletes bringing together the latest evidence-based research on severe mental illness recognition and management within elite sport. Each chapter focuses on a different sport with a case-study example to guide you through diagnosis and developing a biopsychosocial management plan, followed by self-assessment tools at the end of each case to help consolidate your learning. Each chapter has been co-authored by a mix of psychiatrists, sports medicine specialists and allied health care professionals to bring a diverse range of professional opinions and insights relating to optimising athlete mental health. Each chapter also features the unique perspective of a professional athlete from that sport, to gain insight from lived experience.

Preface
1. Football – alcohol and barriers to support Amit Mistry, Steve Peters, Robin Chatterjee and David Cotterill
2. Rugby – concussion and mental health symptoms Tom McCabe, Catherine Lester, Simon Kemp and Rob Vickerman
3. Tennis -trauma and tours Tim Rogers, Jo Larkin and Naomi Cavaday
4. Cricket – mental health emergencies Hassan Mahmood, Phil Hopley and Patrick Foster
5. Swimming – adolescent athlete training commitments Caz Nahman, Carolyn Plateau and Adrian Moorhouse
6. Athletics – energy levels, exercise addiction and disordered eating Emily Dudgeon, Renee McGregor and Rebecca Robinson
7. Boxing – low mood and gambling Allan Johnston, Marwan Al-Dawoud and Cyrus Pattinson
8. Cycling – ADHD and anti-doping James Dove and Luke Rowe
9. Golf – alcohol, anxiety and sleep problems Shane A. Creado, Phil Hopley, Andrew Murray and Marsha Hull
10. American football – cognitive impairment Thomas McCabe, William Stewart, Mayur Pandya and Joe Kasper.

Subject Areas: Sports & outdoor recreation [WS], Psychiatry [MMH]