Advancing Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Practice (PDF)

Advancing Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Practice
looks at the contribution that occupational therapists make to the
lives of clients living with mental illness. It examines current
practice developments and the innovative research that is shaping
occupational therapy within the mental health arena, nationally and
internationally.

The book employs a distinctive and engaging narrative approach,
bringing to life key issues in practice and research. It introduces
the reader to the mental health context, opening with a historical
overview and then exploration of the current developments in
occupational therapy before moving on to discuss the cultural
context and the need for cultural sensitivity in practice. Service
users and expert clinicians offer their narratives, through which
the clinical utility and cultural appropriateness of existing
occupational therapy concepts, assessments and outcome measures are
discussed and the associated implications for practice
highlighted.

Advancing Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Practice
introduces and explores a variety of specialised work contexts from
practicing in acute inpatient settings to crisis intervention, home
treatment, forensic mental health settings and the specialist role
of occupational therapy in community mental health and social
services. Chapters are enriched with case stories, personal
narratives and guided reflection.