Retention conditions of mental health of athletes in extreme conditions of sport activity
Performed is a theoretical analysis of the conditions and ways to preserve mental health of athletes in extreme conditions of sport. The notion of the mental health of the athlete is formulated. It is shown that the criteria for evaluating mental health of athletes appear in the psychological processes, personality traits and mental states. The main condition for maintaining mental health is a psychological comfort. The principles and methods of conservation of mental health, which includes awareness of one's "I", the existence of universal values, understanding of the importance of cyclical processes in nature and man, set to a positive attitude towards others, the development of defense mechanisms, self-confidence are set out.