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Author:   Nancy Carson, PhD, OTR/L, FNAP, FAOTA (Associate Dean and Professor, Division of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Churchill Livingstone
Edition:   2nd edition
Weight:   0.490kg
ISBN:  

9780443115837

ISBN 10:   0443115834
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   01 April 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

PART 1: Introduction 1. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: Historical and Current Perspectives 2. Therapeutic Interpersonal Skills 3. Group Processes 4. Using the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework PART 2: Theoretical Approaches and Occupational Therapy Assessment 5. Occupation-Centered Practice Models 6. Psychosocial Theories 7. Cognitive Approaches 8. Sensory Modulation PART 3: Mental Illness and Occupational Therapy Practice 9. Mood Disorders 10. Anxiety Disorders 11. Schizophrenia 12. Substance Use Disorders 13. Neurocognitive Disorders 14. Feeding and Eating Disorders 15. Other Psychiatric Diagnoses PART 4: Practice Considerations 16. Emotional Impact of Physical Illness or Injury 17. Pediatric Mental Health 18. Trauma-Informed Care 19. Complementary and Integrative Health 20. Prevention and Advocacy Index

Reviews

5 Stars! ""...a concise, informative title of current occupational therapy theory and practice for collaborating with individuals with mental health concerns.... serves a unique purpose in the world of mental health books for Occupational Therapy Practitioners (OTPs).... This book covers the expected historical background and updated DSM diagnosis and recommended interventions and approaches per specific diagnosis. It also covers a thorough review of therapeutic use of self with practical responses, and group dynamics and process, the bedrock of much of psychosocial occupational therapy intervention.... focuses on four main approaches, which align with current best practice and supporting evidence: occupation-centered, psychosocial, cognitive approaches, and sensory modulation. These focus areas are described in a manner that allows them to be applied in any practice setting,... also includes chapters on current practice considerations including pediatric mental health with a section on school-based occupational therapy and trauma-informed care. This book holds a unique place in the field of occupational therapy."" Review by Melinda Cozzolino, OTD, OTR/L, MS, CRC, FAOTA (Ithaca College), ©Doody's Review Service, 2025. Doody's Score: 99, 5 Stars!

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Associate Professor Nancy Carson works in the Division of Occupational Therapy at Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.

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