Psychological Considerations in the Young Athlete: A Multidisciplinary Approach

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This book provides a broad and multidisciplinary review of psychological aspects of sport participation that are important to consider in young athletes.  It discusses the many psychosocial benefits of sports, describes common mental health and body image issues pediatric athletes may suffer from, explains the psychological effects of injury and surgery on young athletes and the importance of mind-body connection, and advocates for safe sport participation and a multidisciplinary approach to the care of young athletes. This is the first text to discuss the psychological implications of sport participation in young athletes – a critical topic in today’s sport landscape that is often underappreciated and understudied.   Bringing together contributions from prominent sports psychologists, sports medicine physicians and surgeons, coaches, and pain management specialists, Psychological Considerations in the Young Athlete combines the most up-to-date research, and serves as a valuable resource for clinicians, therapists, and athletic trainers who serve pediatric and adolescent athletes and sports teams. Preface Contents Contributors Chapter 1: Benefits of Sport and Athletic Identity Benefits of Sports Participation Six Realms of Positive Human Capital Attainment Physical Capital Emotional Capital Intellectual Capital Financial Capital Social Capital Individual Capital Athletic Identity Conclusion References Chapter 2: Mental Health Concerns in Athletes Introduction Mood Conditions and Concerns Anxiety Conditions and Concerns Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Presentations Trauma- and Stressor-Related Concerns and Relationship to Athletic Injury Dissociative Experiences in Athletic Pursuits Feeding and Eating Conditions Neurodevelopmental Conditions Substance-Related Concerns Suicide and Non-suicidal Self-Injurious Behavior Minority Experiences Psychological Resilience Conclusion References Chapter 3: Eating Disorders and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) Introduction Low Energy Availability and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorder Prevalence of Low EA, DE, and EDs Screening for Low EA and DE/EDs Education Intervention Treatment Return to Play Prevention Summary References Chapter 4: Sleep Considerations in the Young Athlete Important Sleep Variables Sleep and Athletic Performance Sleep and Affective Experience Child and Adolescent Sleep Considerations School Start Time and Athletic Scheduling Youth Napping and Athletics Sleep and Modern Technology Sleep and Substance Use Sleep and Mental Illness Sleep Assessment Improvement, Referral, and Treatment Conclusion References Chapter 5: The Psychological Effects of Injury on Youth Athletes Introduction Epidemiology of Sports Injuries Sports Specialization Sports Participation and Adolescent Psychosocial Development Psychosocial Impacts of Injury Assessment of Quality of Life Time Loss Return to Play and Fear of Re-injury Mental Health Outcomes Mental Health Treatments for Athletic Injuries Mitigating the Mental Health Consequences of Sports Injuries Conclusion References Chapter 6: Psychological Consequences of Concussion Introduction Definitions and Pathophysiology Epidemiology Clinical Manifestations Psychological Sequelae of Concussion Risk Factors for Post-concussive Psychological Symptoms Acute Post-concussive Symptoms Persistent Post-concussive Symptoms Internalizing Symptoms Externalizing Symptoms Treatment Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Other Evidence-Based Psychological Treatments Preventative Interventions Promoting Access to Psychological Treatments After Concussion Breaking Down Barriers to Care Summary of Approaches to Treatment Addressing Concerns About Long-Term Effects Conclusion References Chapter 7: Psychological Considerations for Surgical Outcomes in the Pediatric and Adolescent Athlete Introduction Postoperative Pain and Mental Health Effects of Postoperative Pain on the Young Athlete Factors That Exacerbate Postoperative Pain Factors That Mitigate Postoperative Pain Mood and Behavioral Factors That Affect Surgical Outcomes Factors That Negatively Impact Surgical Outcomes Factors That Positively Impact Surgical Outcomes Factors That Affect Adherence to Rehabilitation Return to Sport Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport Coping Strategies Kinesiophobia and Fear of Reinjury Other Psychological Factors Associated with Return to Sport Conclusion References Chapter 8: Pain and Mind-Body Interactions Models of Pain Biological Psychological Social (sociocultural) Psychological Factors Impacting Pain Psychoneuroimmunology: Examining Mind-Body Interactions in the Context of Pain Integrating Mind-Body Approaches into Clinical Practice Pain Assessment Pain Neuroscience Education Pain Treatment Summary References Chapter 9: Youth Sport Specialization: Risks, Benefits, and Mental Health Considerations Introduction Sport Specialization: Definition Sport Specialization and Overuse Injuries Early Vs. Late Sport Specialization Injury Risk in the Developing Athlete: Physical and Mental Health Considerations Sleep Well-Being and Quality of Life Anxiety and Depression Athletic Success and Lifelong Participation Conclusion References Chapter 10: How Parents and Coaches Can Support Positive Development Introduction Sport Contexts Long-Term Athlete Development Psychological Readiness Coaches Psychological Safety Mastery Climate Intentional Social Emotional Skill Building Coach: Athlete Relationship Parents Parent Roles Parent Support, Pressure, and “Push” Approach to Supporting the Youth Athlete Parent Values Sport and Team/Program/Environment Selection Sideline Behavior Parent Check-In and Monitoring Parent Education Communication Between Parent and Coach in Support of Athlete Physical Activity Conclusion References Chapter 11: Mental Skills Training and Treatment Interventions Introduction Mental Skills Training with Youth Athletes The Science and Art of Mental Skills Consulting Mental Skills Consulting: A Case Study Stress Management: The What and The Why Stress Management: The How Changing Appraisal Breathing Strategies Self-Efficacy Imagery: The What and The Why Imagery: The How Imagery Mad Libs® Self-Talk: The What and The Why Self-Talk: The How Facilitating Awareness of Self-Talk Developing Self-Talk Goal Setting: The What and The Why Goal Setting: The How Training Journal SMART Goal Setting Conclusion References Chapter 12: Optimizing Mental Wellness Through Multidisciplinary Care Introduction Foundation for a Multidisciplinary Model Establishing a Framework Addressing Mental Health Multidisciplinary Team Members and Their Role in Addressing Mental Health Sports Psychologists and Sports Psychiatrists Neuropsychologists Mental Health Counselors, Clinical Social Workers, and Mental Skills Coaches Pediatricians, Sports Medicine Physicians, and Orthopedic Surgeons Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers Nutritionists Special Populations Concussion Physical and Vestibular Therapists Otolaryngologists Neuropsychologists Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Other Licensed Mental Health Providers Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport Primary Care, Adolescent Medicine, and Sports Medicine Physicians Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Other Licensed Mental Health Providers Nutritionists Surgical Patients Orthopedic Surgeons Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Other Licensed Mental Health Providers Conclusion References Index