Part 1 : introduction -- Occupational therapy in mental health: historical and current perspectives / Nancy Carson -- Therapeutic interpersonal skills / Nancy Carson -- Group processes / Nancy Carson -- Using the occupational therapy practice framework / Heather Thomas -- Part 2 : Theoretical approaches and occupational therapy assessment -- Occupation-centered practice models / Jane O'Brien, Ashley Stoffel, Gail Fisher, and Michael Iwama -- Psychosocial theories / Nancy Carson -- Cognitive approaches / Nancy Carson -- Sensory Modulation / Tina Champagne -- Part 3 : Mental illness and occupational therapy practice -- Mood disorders / Nancy Carson -- Anxiety disorders / Nancy Carson -- Schizophrenia / Nancy Carson -- Substance use disorders / Nancy Carson -- Neurocognitive disorders / Nicole Maxham -- Other psychiatric diagnoses -- Part 4 : Practice considerations : Emotional impact of physical illness or injury / Joy Crawford -- Pediatric mental health / Monica Keen -- Trauma-informed care / Tina Champagne -- Wellness, prevention, and advocacy / Carol Lambdin-Pattavina.
Develop the psychosocial skills you need to treat clients with any diagnosis in any setting! Psychosocial Occupational Therapy uses evidence-based models to help you provide effective Occupational Therapy for people diagnosed with mental health conditions. With a clear and logical organization, the book begins with theories and concepts and follows with in-depth coverage of OT interventions in both individual and group contexts. Case studies and models show how to apply the newest Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) in selecting treatment strategies. Written by OT educator Nancy Carson, Psychosocial Occupational Therapy helps you understand and treat clients with mental health issues.