Overview: Discusses a broad range of mental health concerns generalizable to athlete care and content specific to mental health care of athletes.Presents current research on depression, suicide, and substance a.This unique book provides a practical framework for and coverage of a broad range of mental health concerns applicable to the care of athletes, including depression, suicide, mood disorders, substance abuse and risk-taking behaviors. To this end, it presents content relevant to the care of athletes, including doping and the use of performance-enhancing drugs, the mental health impact of
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