{"product_id":"9781405158527","title":"Advancing Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Practice","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAdvancing Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Practice\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eElizabeth McKay | Christine Craik | Kee Hean Lim | Gabrielle Richards\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Allied Health Services \/ Occupational Therapy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 April 2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781405158527\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.68\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44311147905164,"sku":"9781405158527","price":80.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781405158527","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}