Mental health and well-being interventions in sport : Research, Theory and Practice / edited by Gavin Breslin and Gerard Leavey

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Getting started : an overview -- Section 1: Development of mental health awareness programmes for athletes, coaches and parents -- The optimum performance programme in sports : a case of bulimia nervosa in a lean sport athlete -- Prevention of burnout and depression in junior elite swimmers-- Bolstering psychological health using rational emotive behaviour therapy -- The State of Mind Ireland (SOMI) Programme for student athletes -- Ahead of the game : a sports-based mental health program for adolescent males -- Tackling the blues : a sport and education based mental health programme for children and young people -- Section 2: Engaging the wider community in mental health awareness through sport -- Motivating prisoners to exercise : an evaluation of the Cell Workout Workshops -- Reflections on implementing the Active Choices Rugby Programme to enhance mental health and well-being of young men in prison -- Critical reflection and the way forward for mental health in sport.