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.
Innehållsförteckning
Contributors vii
Preface ix
Part I: Introducing the Mental Health Context 1
1 What have we been ’doing’?: A historical review of occupational therapy 3
Elizabeth Anne Mc Kay
2 The changing face of occupational therapy in mental health 17
Gabrielle Richards
3 Cultural sensitivity in context 30
Kee Hean Lim
Part II: Exploring Practice Contexts 49
4 Engaging the disengaged: Practising in acute in-patient settings 51
Samantha Dewis and Michelle Harrison
5 Broadening horizons: Beyond acute mental health 63
Michelle Harrison and Samantha Dewis
6 ’Doing’ in secure settings 76
Elaine Hunter and Elizabeth Anne Mc Kay
7 Occupational, social and intrapersonal alienation explored in the community 89
Wendy Bryant
8 Strengths and challenges to practice: Reconciling occupational justice issues as a prerequisite to mental health recovery 103
Karen L. Rebeiro Gruhl
9 The art of occupation 118
Jacqueline Ede
10 Vocational rehabilitation in the UK: How occupational therapy can contribute 132
Carla van Heerden
11 Powerful stories and challenging messages 147
Graeme Smith
Part III: Research and Future Directions 159
12 Reviewing consumer-run mental health services 161
Samson Tse and Carolyn Doughty
13 Twists and turns: The development of a clinical-academic career pathway 189
Edward A. S. Duncan
14 Researching within mental health: Slow and steady – a Canadian tour 204
Thelma Sumsion
15 Future prospects for occupational therapy in mental health 215
Christine Craik
Index 227
Om författaren
Dr Elizabeth Mc Kay is Head of the Department of Occupational
Therapy at the University of Limerick, Ireland. She has published
previously on narratives and mental health practice.
Christine Craikis Director of Occupational Therapy at
Brunel University, UK. She has contributed extensively to mental
health policy and to the evidence base.
Kee Hean Lim is Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at
Brunel University, UK, and Education Officer of the College of
Occupational Therapists Specialist Section: Mental Health.
Gabrielle Richards is Professional Head of Occupational
Therapy at the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust,
UK, and past Chair of the College of Occupational Therapists
Specialist Section: Mental Health.
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