This book presents a new perspective on so far neglected important areas
in clinical sport psychology and sport psychiatry. The authors use the
results of an empirical qualitative and transcultural study, to evaluate
post psychological traumata of "training peak, performance low" syndrome
in sport. The results support the view of athlete, the symptoms are
severe enough to constitute a clinical diagnosis, may suffer under
depression from two medical psychological standard systems - in this
case, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) - offer the same results as
international standard systems - in this case, 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.