Need for Mental Health Services in Sport

1.Prevalence of clinical issues in sport

*Anxiety, depression, eating disorders
*Personality challenges/disorders
*Issues with identity
*Consequences of concussion history

2. How current structure of sport influences the need for services on all levels.

*Multi-billion dollar industry
*Pressure to succeed + stress
*Life demands vs. sport demands

3. Social perspective and expectations of the “athlete”

*How can we best service athletes at all levels.
*Approaches and best practices
*Rise of Clinical Sport Psychology
*Clinical training vs. Sports Science vs. Knowledge in Both