Handbook of Mental Performance

Part 1: Foundation

1. Introduction

2. Scientific Foundation
Nathalie Pattyn, Jeroen Van Cutsem, Antonio Martin, Robin Hauffa and Joern Ungerer

3. Ideal Performance States: Integrating Physiology, Cognition and Emotion
Martin I. Jones and Paige Mattie

Part 2: Scientific Evidence Base

4. Self-talk, Goal Setting and Visualization
Martin I. Jones and Paige Mattie

5. Restorative Techniques: Mindfulness, Relaxation, Breathing and Yoga
Nathalie Pattyn, Deanna Beech, Jenny Wilhelmsson, Helen Kilding and Adrianna Mendrek

6. Pharmacological Strategies to Improve Mental Performance
Jeroen Van Cutsem and Nathalie Pattyn

7. Neurostimulation Tools and Approaches
Kristin J. Heaton, Caitlin Ridgewell, Jessica Couse and William Neumeier

8. Computer-assisted Cognitive Training tools
Kristin J. Heaton, Audrey Hildebrandt, Nicole Ekon and Erin L. Beatty

9. Biofeedback
Martine Van Puyvelde and Nathalie Pattyn

Part 3: Implementing Mental Performance Training

10. Learning Environment: Systemic Approach
Silvia DeGirolamo, Claus Ronnow Pedersen, Jesper Corneliussen, Anders Kjaergaard and Nathalie Pattyn

11. Team Performance: Mental Performance N+1
Deanna Beech, Heikki Mansikka, Don Harris, Kai Virtanen and Nathalie Pattyn

12. Mental Performance and Mental Health
Robin Hauffa

13. Implementing Mental Performance Programs in Elite Military Units
Paige Mattie, Anders Kjaergaard and Nathalie Pattyn

14. Mental Performance in Extreme Environments (Space and Antarctica): Findings and Countermeasures
Nathalie Pattyn, Susan Charlesworth and Dietrich Manzey

15. Mental Performance Programs in the Corporate World
Aisha Cortoos and Maarten Bocksteins

16. Psychological Support for Olympic Athletes
Paul Wylleman

17. Program Evaluation: How to Determine the Success of an Intervention
Erin L. Beatty, Silvia DeGirolamo and Martin I. Jones

18. Ethical Caveat about Mental Performance Enhancement
Marion Trousselard, Koen Hogenelst and Nicholas Van Den Berg

19. Conclusion