Sport and physical activity for mental health [electronic resource] / David Carless and Kitrina Douglas.

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Bibliographic Details
Published: Chichester, West Sussex ; Ames, Iowa : Blackwell Pub., 2010.
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Main Author:
Carless, David, 1970-
Other Authors:
Douglas, Kitrina
Subjects:
Sports > Psychological aspects.
Exercise > Psychological aspects.
Mental illness > Exercise therapy.
Recreational therapy.
Format: Electronic eBook
Sport and physical activity for mental health
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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