Author Description

This book presents a new perspective on so far neglected important areas in clinical sport psychology. The authors use the results of an empirical qualitative and transcultural study, to evaluate post psychological traumata of "accept doping under condition" syndrome in sport. The results support the view of athlete, Case 2 meet the criterion of Major Depressive Episode (MDE), and case 3 of Major Depressive Disorder, recurrent (MDD); Case 7 of history of Dysthymic Disorder (DD) in DSM IV TR system; Case 3, case 6, case 7 fulfill the key criteria for Zang Zao - Heart Spleen Deficiency Depression; Case 2 for Zang Zao - Heart Kidney Deficiency Depression in TCM system; The symptoms are severe enough to constitute a clinical diagnosis, may suffer under depression in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM IV TR). The book speaks to professionals in sport sciences, sociology, psychology and medicine. It specifically is of relevance for coaches, athletes, sport managers, mental training counselors and to anyone who is interested in serious sport practice.