Psychiatry

Like  sport  psychology  (SP),  the  field  of  sport psychiatry  may  involve  utilization  of  psychological  approaches  to  enhance  athletic  performance. However,  a  primary  focus  of  sport  psychiatry  is diagnosis  and  treatment  of  mental  illness  in  athletes. Sport psychiatry is a relatively new field, and as such, the research base is still developing. This entry reviews the