Mental Health Concepts and Techniques for the Occupational Therapy Assistant, Fourth Edition offers a solid foundation in occupational therapy processes to identify and address the needs of persons with mental health problems. This updated edition reflects important new developments in basic neuroscience, psychopharmacology, occupational therapy theory, and evaluation and treatment methods, and remains the only text of its kind written specifically for the occupational therapy assistant. The reader-friendly format is designed for the two-year college student. New content in this expanded text fulfills criteria set out in the American Occupational Therapy Association's Standards for an Accredited Educational Program for the Occupational Therapy Assistant.Special Fourth Edition Features:New Chapter is dedicated to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework.Enhanced Art Program provides more content for visual learners. Chapter Objectives help the reader focus on learning goals. Chapter Review Questions test comprehension, enabling the reader to advance in the text.Point-of-View boxes offer differing perspectives on key topics. Case Examples provide the bridge from theory to practice. Concepts Summary and Vocabulary Review boxes reinforce the chapter content.Additional features include ample tables and boxes, which highlight key information, examples of group protocols and documentation, and a list of common acronyms. In short, this one text provides the information needed by occupational therapy assistants working with clients with mental health problems in a variety of clinical or community settings.

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Early, Mary Beth

Allied Health Professions

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<p>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.</p>

Mental Health Concepts and Techniques for the Occupational Therapy Assistant

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Mental Health

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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