Sport and physical activity for mental health / David Carless and Kitrina Douglas.

Sport and physical activity for mental health / David Carless and Kitrina Douglas.

"PRIMARY * Mental Health Nurses * Occupational Therapists working in mental health * Physiotherapists working in mental health * Psychotherapists * Occupational Health practitioners SECONDARY * Social Workers * Psychiatrists * Clinical Psychologists * Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of...

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Main Author: Carless, David, 1970-
Contributors: Douglas, Kitrina
Format: Government Document Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex ; Ames, Iowa : Blackwell Pub., 2010.
Subjects:
Sports > Psychological aspects.
Exercise > Psychological aspects.
Mental illness > Exercise therapy.
Recreational therapy.
Mental Disorders > rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy > methods
Occupational Therapy > methods
Psychology, Sports
Exercise > psychology
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • A background to mental health and physical activity
  • A narrative approach to mental health research
  • Personal stories of sport, physical activity and mental health
  • Rebuilding identity through sport and physical activity
  • Action, achievement and relationships
  • physical activity as a stepping stone in recovery
  • The culture of physical activity and sport
  • Women in sport and physical activity
  • Social support for participation
  • Practitioner perspectives
  • A story from practice
  • Looking to the Future.

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