This title looks at recent sport psychology literature by presenting this material within a framework which will be immediately recognizable to students of psychology and which should thereby bring the world of sport psychology closer to the heart of psychology. To achieve this the book is structured around key subject areas within psychology. Chapters are devoted to separate sub-disciplines, including clinical, social, cognitive, developmental and occupational psychology as well as personality, motor skills and psychophysiology. Each chapter presents a concise review of contemporary sports...

This handbook brings together authoritative contributions from leading mental health researchers, educators and practitioners to provide a comprehensive text for community mental health nurses in training and practice. In thirty-three chapters it covers a wide range of topics, from the history of the profession to current approaches to specific client groups, organised around three linked themes:

• professional context
• practice issues
• education and research.

Each chapter includes a summary of key points and suggestions for further reading, and...