Sports Psychology

research has helped to understand the mechanisms of addiction. Sports psychologists who participate in that research may focus specifically on athletes and sports environments that foster such abuse, developing sport-specific policies that help to prevent substance abuse and treat athletes who have substance problems. These policies can also address other areas of addiction, such as gambling, which can have further negative consequences when pushed to the point of abuse.

One common mental health problem among athletes is a breakdown in trust.

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Sports Psychology