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This extensive overview of mental performance optimisation techniques offers both a state-of-the-art reference resource and comprehensive tool for those engaged in the management and implementation of mental performance programs.
List of contents
Part 1: Foundation1. Introduction
2. Scientific Foundation
Nathalie Pattyn, Jeroen Van Cutsem, Antonio Martin, Robin Hauffa and Joern Ungerer3. Ideal Performance States: Integrating Physiology, Cognition and Emotion
Martin I. Jones and Paige MattiePart 2: Scientific Evidence Base4. Self-talk, Goal Setting and Visualization
Martin I. Jones and Paige Mattie5. Restorative Techniques: Mindfulness, Relaxation, Breathing and Yoga
Nathalie Pattyn, Deanna Beech, Jenny Wilhelmsson, Helen Kilding and Adrianna Mendrek6. Pharmacological Strategies to Improve Mental Performance
Jeroen Van Cutsem and Nathalie Pattyn7. Neurostimulation Tools and Approaches
Kristin J. Heaton, Caitlin Ridgewell, Jessica Couse and William Neumeier8. Computer-assisted Cognitive Training tools
Kristin J. Heaton, Audrey Hildebrandt, Nicole Ekon and Erin L. Beatty9. Biofeedback
Martine Van Puyvelde and Nathalie Pattyn
Part 3: Implementing Mental Performance Training10. Learning Environment: Systemic Approach
Silvia DeGirolamo, Claus Rønnow Pedersen, Jesper Corneliussen, Anders Kjærgaard and Nathalie Pattyn11. Team Performance: Mental Performance N+1
Deanna Beech, Heikki Mansikka, Don Harris, Kai Virtanen and Nathalie Pattyn12. Mental Performance and Mental Health
Robin Hauffa13. Implementing Mental Performance Programs in Elite Military Units
Paige Mattie, Anders Kjærgaard and Nathalie Pattyn14. Mental Performance in Extreme Environments (Space and Antarctica): Findings and Countermeasures
Nathalie Pattyn, Susan Charlesworth and Dietrich Manzey15. Mental Performance Programs in the Corporate World
Aisha Cortoos and Maarten Bocksteins16. Psychological Support for Olympic Athletes
Paul Wylleman17. Program Evaluation: How to Determine the Success of an Intervention
Erin L. Beatty, Silvia DeGirolamo and Martin I. Jones18. Ethical Caveat about Mental Performance Enhancement
Marion Trousselard, Koen Hogenelst and Nicholas Van Den Berg19. Conclusion
About the author
Nathalie Pattyn, MSc, MD, MPsy, PhD is Human Performance Professor, Royal Military Academy, Belgium.
Robin Hauffa, MD is a senior psychiatric resident at the Military Hospital in Berlin, Germany and the former Medical Advisor at the German Special Operations Component Command. He also serves as the Human Performance Advisor to the NATO SOF Medicine Development Initiative, Security and Defense Medicine at University College Cork, Ireland.
Summary
This extensive overview of mental performance optimisation techniques offers both a state-of-the-art reference resource and comprehensive tool for those engaged in the management and implementation of mental performance programs.
