Mental health concepts and techniques for the occupational therapy assistant

• Main Author: Early, Mary Beth (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Philadelphia Lippincott 2000
• Edition: THIRD EDITION
• Subjects: Occupational Therapy > methods; Mental Disorders > rehabilitation; Allied Health Personnel
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: xviii, 563 pages illustrations 23 cm
• ISBN: 9780781719759; 0781719755

The Third Edition of this classic text provides the basic foundation for the practice of occupational therapy for persons with mental health problems. This invaluable reference reflects new developments in basic neuroscience, psychopharmacology, occupational therapy theory and treatment methods. The text is written in an engaging, user-friendly style, offering ample tables, group protocols, case studies, and text boxes. In addition to providing information on newer medications such as SSRIs and atypical antipsychotics, this edition offers three additional treatment models: cognitive-behavioral, psychoeducation, and psychiatric rehabilitation. A new chapter on "Who Is the Consumer?" as well as increased information on the applications of DSM-IV diagnoses are covered