{"product_id":"advancing-occupational-therapy-in-mental-health-practice-isbn-9781405158527","title":"Advancing Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Practice","description":"\u003ci\u003eAdvancing Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Practice\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvancing Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Practice\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Introducing the Mental Health Context 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 What have we been ‘doing’?: A historical review of occupational therapy 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eElizabeth Anne McKay\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The changing face of occupational therapy in mental health 17\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGabrielle Richards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Cultural sensitivity in context 30\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKee Hean Lim\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Exploring Practice Contexts 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Engaging the disengaged: Practising in acute in-patient settings 51\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSamantha Dewis and Michelle Harrison\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Broadening horizons: Beyond acute mental health 63\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichelle Harrison and Samantha Dewis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 ‘Doing’ in secure settings 76\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eElaine Hunter and Elizabeth Anne McKay\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Occupational, social and intrapersonal alienation explored in the community 89\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWendy Bryant\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Strengths and challenges to practice: Reconciling occupational justice issues as a prerequisite to mental health recovery 103\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKaren L. Rebeiro Gruhl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 The art of occupation 118\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJacqueline Ede\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Vocational rehabilitation in the UK: How occupational therapy can contribute 132\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarla van Heerden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Powerful stories and challenging messages 147\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGraeme Smith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Research and Future Directions 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Reviewing consumer-run mental health services 161\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSamson Tse and Carolyn Doughty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Twists and turns: The development of a clinical–academic career pathway 189\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEdward A. S. Duncan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Researching within mental health: Slow and steady – a Canadian tour 204\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThelma Sumsion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Future prospects for occupational therapy in mental health 215\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristine Craik\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 227\u003c\/p\u003e \"The narrative approach of the book can undoubtedly be seen as its strength.\" \u003ci\u003eMental Health Occupational Therapy\u003c!--end--\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cb\u003eDr Elizabeth McKay\u003c\/b\u003e is Head of the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Limerick, Ireland. She has published previously on narratives and mental health practice. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristine Craik\u003c\/b\u003eis Director of Occupational Therapy at Brunel University, UK. She has contributed extensively to mental health policy and to the evidence base.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKee Hean Lim\u003c\/b\u003e is Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at Brunel University, UK, and Education Officer of the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section: Mental Health.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGabrielle Richards\u003c\/b\u003e is Professional Head of Occupational Therapy at the South London \u0026amp; Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, UK, and past Chair of the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section: Mental Health.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003eAdvancing Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Practice\u003c\/i\u003e looks at the contribution that occupational therapists make to the lives of clients living with mental illness. 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