The organization is ten years old and has over 100 members in various countries around the world. Members are in both academic and private practice settings. Important benefits of membership include being part of a regional referral network, an opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues, a quarterly newsletter, and periodic member profiles on the website.
The NCAA to change rules for Theraputic Use Exemption regarding stimulant prescription to treat ADHD in collegiate athletes.
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Recent activities or projects sponsored by the ISSP or initiated by members include:
American Psychiatric Association Symposium "Exercise, Athletic Participation and Mental Health: When it Works and When it Doesn't"
American Group Psychotherapy Association "Group Dynamics and Athletic Success"
Presentations at Sports Medicine Symposia at the Sydney Olympics.
A Sport Psychiatry textbook.
An issue of a major journal devoted exclusively to Sport Psychiatry.
Sport Psychiatrists involved as consultants to high school, college and professional teams, as well as to individual athletes. Services provided include - individual and group consultations, the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders in athletes, maximum team cohesion, psychiatric recovery from injury.
Consultation with fellow physicians in the disciplines of Sport Medicine, Pediatrics and orthopedics regarding their athlete-patients.
Guest speaking engagements to PTA's and Sports Associations regarding youth sports.
