Buch, Englisch, 110 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 280 mm, Gewicht: 300 g
Promoting the Functioning and Well-being of College and Professional Athletes
Buch, Englisch, 110 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 280 mm, Gewicht: 300 g
ISBN: 978-1-5165-1634-6
Verlag: Cognella Academic Publishing
The text illustrates how, despite popular assumption, college- and professional-level athletes represent a vulnerable population, often at risk of economic, academic, and social exploitation, as well as psychosocial challenges including depression and anxiety, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, eating disorders, high levels of stress, and more. Readers learn how to raise awareness for the particular needs of athletes, how athletic competition influences an athlete across their lifespan, how the strengths of athletes can help promote safety and well-being, and how to provide athletes a voice to de-stigmatize mental health risks.