Routledge Handbook of Mental Health in Elite Sport 1st Edition

Routledge Handbook of Mental Health in Elite Sport 1st Edition offers an essential, authoritative guide for anyone committed to the psychological well‑being and peak performance of elite athletes. This comprehensive handbook brings together contemporary research, applied practice, and policy insights to illuminate the complex interplay between sport performance and mental health.

Designed for sport psychologists, coaches, clinicians, researchers, and performance directors across the UK, Europe, North America, Australia and beyond, the book explores evidence-based approaches to prevention, assessment, and intervention. Chapters address stigma, burnout, injury recovery, eating disorders, anxiety and depression, substance use, and the unique pressures of high-performance environments—delivered by international experts and interdisciplinary teams.

Readers will find practical tools, real-world case studies, and clear recommendations for integrating mental health care into high-performance systems. Whether you work with individual athletes, teams, or organizational leadership, this handbook translates cutting-edge science into actionable strategies that protect well-being while sustaining competitive edge.

What sets this volume apart is its balance of rigorous scholarship and direct applicability: policy implications for sport governance sit alongside therapeutic techniques and program development guidance. It’s an indispensable resource for improving athlete welfare, enhancing resilience, and promoting ethical, sustainable performance cultures.

Order the Routledge Handbook of Mental Health in Elite Sport 1st Edition today to strengthen your practice, inform policy, and support elite performers with research-driven, practical solutions. Ideal for libraries, professional collections, and anyone serious about mental health in high-performance sport.

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