Advancing Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Practice

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Advancing Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Practicelooks at the contribution that occupational therapists make to thelives of clients living with mental illness. It examines currentpractice developments and the innovative research that is shapingoccupational therapy within the mental health arena, nationally andinternationally. The book employs a distinctive and engaging narrative approach,bringing to life key issues in practice and research. It introducesthe reader to the mental health context, opening with a historicaloverview and then exploration of the current developments inoccupational therapy before moving on to discuss the culturalcontext and the need for cultural sensitivity in practice. Serviceusers and expert clinicians offer their narratives, through whichthe clinical utility and cultural appropriateness of existingoccupational therapy concepts, assessments and outcome measures arediscussed and the associated implications for practicehighlighted. Advancing Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Practiceintroduces and explores a variety of specialised work contexts frompracticing in acute inpatient settings to crisis intervention, hometreatment, forensic mental health settings and the specialist roleof occupational therapy in community mental health and socialservices. Chapters are enriched with case stories, personalnarratives and guided reflection.

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Elizabeth McKay

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Clinical Psychology Ergotherapie / Praxis Gesundheits- u. Sozialwesen Health & Social Care Klinische Psychologie Occupational Therapy Practice Psychologie Psychology Psychology Special Topics Spezialthemen Psychologie

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"The narrative approach of the book can undoubtedly be seen as its strength." Mental Health Occupational Therapy
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