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Book Detail
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Occupational Therapy in Mental Health:
A Vision for Participation
Brown, Catana
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780803617049 Category: Occupational Therapy Publisher: F.A. Davis Company Doody’s Core Title Rating: 2.6 [Occupational Therapy] Imprint: F.A. Davis Company Audience: College/higher education Dimensions: 11.25 x 1.5 x 8.75 in
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Synopsis:
- Uses the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model as a framework to promote the full participation in the lives of individuals with mental illness and those struggling with psychosocial issues related to their disabilities.
- Features first-person “The Lived Experience," narratives that give voice to the experience of living with a mental illness
- Incorporates “Photo Voice” features, a blend of photography and personal stories that enable individuals to record their visions and experiences to promote dialogue about important issues.
- Addresses co-occurring conditions such as depression, stroke, substance abuse and spinal cord injury, and attention deficit disorder and learning disabilities.
- Promotes best practices with “Evidence-Based Practice “boxes that synthesize significant research and implications for practice.
- Offers extensive information on theory and evidence-based interventions
- Employs active learning strategies to facilitate the application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for mental health and psychosocial interventions.
- Addresses occupational therapy in a variety of practice settings for individuals from all cultures across the life span.
- Discusses non-diagnosis-based populations, such as the homeless, as well as the continuum of care from institution or hospital to the community.
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