Fostering the mental health of athletes, coaches, and staff : a systems approach to developing a mentally healthy sport organization /

Maher, Charles A., 1944-

Fostering the mental health of athletes, coaches, and staff : a systems approach to developing a mentally healthy sport organization / Charles A. Maher. - New york : Routledge , 2023. - 214p. : ill ;

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface

1. Charting the Parameters of Mental Health in Sport Organizations

2. Taking a Systems Approach to Mental Health in Sport Organizations

3. Creating a Vision and Direction for Promoting Positive Mental Health

4. Assessing the Readiness of a Sport Organization for Mental Health Initiatives

5. Identifying and Gaining Commitments of Individuals who can Contribute to Mental Health

6. Assessing the Mental and Emotional Development of Athletes in a Sport Organization.

7. Designing and Implementing Mental Health Programs and Services

8. Educating and Training Coaches and Staff as Mental Health Contributors

9. Establishing and Sustaining a Team Environment in Support of Mental Health

10. Formulating and Enacting Mental Health Policies, Plans, and Procedures at the Organizational Level

11. Coordinating Mental Skills, Life Skills, and Mental Health Programs and Services

12. Evaluating Mental Health Programs as a Basis for their Continuous Development and Improvement

13. Making Decisions about the Continuous Development and Improvement of Mental Health Programs in Sport Organizations

14. Concluding Comments and Next Steps.

This book describes a systems approach for fostering the mental health of athletes, coaches, and staff in sport organizations at professional, collegiate, and secondary school levels. Through this approach, readers can collaborate effectively with a range of professionals in sport organizations, helping to create a mentally healthy entity.

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Sports--Psychological aspects.
Athletes--Mental health.
Coaches (Athletics)--Mental health.
Sports personnel--Mental health.

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