Sport and Physical Activity for Mental Health
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TL;DR
This work describes physical activity as a stepping stone in recovery and a narrative approach to mental health research as well as practice and provision of physical activity and sport.
Abstract
Acknowledgements. Credits. Introduction. Part I: Setting the scene. 1 A background to mental health and physical activity. 2 A narrative approach to mental health research. Part II: Understanding physical activity and sport in mental health. 3 Personal stories of sport, physical activity and mental health. 4 Rebuilding identity through sport and physical activity. 5 Action, achievement and relationships. 6 Physical activity as a stepping stone in recovery. Part III: Practice and provision of physical activity and sport. 7 The culture of physical activity and sport. 8 Women in sport and physical activity. 9 Social support for participation. 10 Practitioner perspectives. 11 A story from practice. 12 Looking to the future. References. Index.