Psychopathology and Function: A Guide for Occupational Therapists - Softcover

Bonder, Bette

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1556420765 ISBN 13: 9781556420764

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 1991

Synopsis

Psychopathology and Function has been revised and updated to include the latest information on psychiatric diagnosis. This one-of-a-kind text compares diagnostic criteria used by other mental health professionals with the framework used by occupational therapists. The new edition provides an overview of both the development of the classification system, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV, and the occupational therapy process in mental health. The relationship of these two different models for conceptualizing psychosocial problems is explored and analyzed. There are several new features unique to the third edition, including the adoption of concepts from the AOTA Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and WHO International Classification of Function. Updated and revised information is available on various topics such as epidemiology, treatment of psychiatric disorders, and psychopharmacology. An insightful look at emerging trends in the delivery of occupational therapy services in mental health is another attractive feature of this comprehensive text. Psychopathology and Function, Third Edition is the perfect resource for both students and clinicians in the field of occupational therapy.

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Review

"Educators will find this book difficult to put down because global concepts and relationships that are hard to explain to students are spelled out with great clarity... One comes away with a good practical knowledge of OT in mental health without having to delve strenuously into obtuse conceptual theories that are difficult to put into practice." -- Kimberly A. Vogel, EdD, OTR/L, University of Texas Health Science Center, Occupational Therapy in Health Care "I feel there are elements of this book that could be useful for the newly qualified practitioner." -Wendy Hedgecock, British Journal of Occupational Therapy "I highly recommend Psychopathology and Function as part of mandatory requirements for an occupational therapist program. It presents a strong foundation for curriculum development in any psychosocial dysfunction program, but is especially timely for allied health care professionals such as occupational therapists." -Marlis Glenda Anne Bruyere, DHA, Med, BA, Bed, University of Atlanta, Activities, Adaptation and Aging "The 4th Edition of Psychopathology and Function continues the valuable and valued legacy of the previous versions of this textbook. The frequent use of tables simplifying the essence of the sections is of particular value in providing a welcome clarity. Similarly, the use of a case study at the end of each chapter is a very helpful strategy that serves to invite the consolidation of new knowledge acquisition with therapeutic applications. In summary, this is a complete "go to" resource for mental health, mental illness and occupational therapy; a book of unquestionable use for students, practitioners, educators and researchers alike." -Sue Baptiste, Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy "I highly recommend "Psychopathology and Function" as part of mandatory requirements for an occupational therapist program. It presents a strong foundation for curriculum development in any psychosocial dysfunction program, but is especially timely for allied health care professionals such as occupational therapists." -Marlis Glenda Anne Bruyere, DHA, Med, BA, Bed, "University of Atlanta, Activities, Adaptation and Aging " "The 4th Edition of "Psychopathology and Function" continues the valuable and valued legacy of the previous versions of this textbook. The frequent use of tables simplifying the essence of the sections is of particular value in providing a welcome clarity. Similarly, the use of a case study at the end of each chapter is a very helpful strategy that serves to invite the consolidation of new knowledge acquisition with therapeutic applications. In summary, this is a complete "go to" resource for mental health, mental illness and occupational therapy; a book of unquestionable use for students, practitioners, educators and researchers alike." -Sue Baptiste, "Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy "

About the Author

Bette R. Bonder, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, professor of health sciences and psychology at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio, is an occupational therapist and psychologist with experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds in mental health, gerontology, and developmental disabilities. She is currently engaged in a study of the meaning of occupation for older adults.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1556420765
• ISBN 13: 9781556420764
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 227
• Editor: Kielhofner Gary