Led by renowned expert Rosemary Crouch, this edition embraces an inclusive perspective on human functionality, social inclusion, and participation in everyday life. Highlighting the pressing need for occupational therapy’s role in addressing the burden of mental health disorders, it forecasts the staggering economic impact and emphasises prevention, resilience-building, and adaptive participation in daily activities. Featuring thirty interconnected chapters by seasoned practitioners and academics, this book: - Aligns with international mental health standards and sustainable development policies, emphasising universal health access and human rights- Covers key aspects of occupational therapy, exploring theoretical perspectives for mental health care practice, ethical considerations and cultural sensitivity, advocating for occupational justice, and breaking barriers in mental health care- Introduces case studies and reflective questions at the end of each chapter to foster the integration of theory with practical application for different age groups- Reflects upon emerging trends such as human ecosystem disruptions, spirituality and mental health, the impact of trauma on individuals and collectives, and maternal mental health concerns
Crouch and Alers Occupational Therapy in Psychiatry and Mental Health is ideal for occupational therapy students and newly qualified practitioners, as well as any health professional looking for an up-to-date, evidence-based resource on this aspect of mental health care.
Table of Contents
Contributors xvii
Foreword xxv
Preface xxvii
Section 1 Theoretical Concepts
1 Theoretical Perspectives for Mental Health Care Practice 3
Tania Rauch van der Merwe and Itumeleng Tsatsi-Mosala
2 Creative Ability: A Model for Individual and Group Occupational Therapy for Clients with Psychosocial Dysfunction 20
Patricia de Witt
3 The Relevance of Occupational Science to Occupational Therapy in the Field of Mental Health 47
Lana van Niekerk
4 Law, Human Rights and Ethics in Mental Health Care Practice 56
Matty van Niekerk
5 Enhancing Mental Health and Wellness: A Cultural Approach in the Provision of Occupational Therapy Services in Psychiatry and Mental Health 81
Rosemary Crouch and Annah Lesunyane
6 Clinical Reasoning in Psychiatric Occupational Therapy 88
Matty van Niekerk and Tania Rauch van der Merwe
Section 2 Specific Issues
7 Occupational Therapy Groups in Mental Health 105
Enos Morankoana Ramano and Marianne de Beer
8 Human Ecosystems and Other Disasters: The Impact on Health, Wellness and Human Occupation 123
Robin Joubert and Chantal Juanita Christopher
9 Occupational Therapy in Forensic Psychiatric Wards 135
Nicole Rautenbach and Matty van Niekerk
10 Occupational Therapy Assessments and Interventions: Priorities in Acute Mental Health 149
Annah Lesunyane, Lebogang Lefine, Rosemary Crouch and Catherine Shorten
11 Improving Health and Access to Health Services through Community-Based Rehabilitation 159
Stephanie Homer and Olindah Silaule
12 The Model of Occupational Self-Efficacy: A Contemporary Model to Return Individuals with Mild-to-Moderate Brain Injury to Work 179
Mogammad Shaheed Soeker
13 Work and Mental Health - Facilitating and Sustaining Work Engagement 193
Lyndsey Swart, Tania Buys and Carol-lynn Andreitchenko
14 Psychiatric Occupational Therapy in the Corporate, Insurance and Medicolegal Sectors 211
Lee Randall
15 Spirituality and Mental Health: An Occupational Therapy Perspective 223
Thuli Godfrey Mthembu and Louise Fouché
Section 3 Children, Adolescents and Adults
16 Early Intervention for Young Children at Risk for Developmental Mental Health Disorders 237
Kerry Wallace
17 Occupational Therapy with Children with Psycho-social Disorders and Autism 249
Marie Clare (Mush) Perrins Gendron
18 Occupational Therapy Intervention with Adolescents Experiencing Mental Health Distress 264
Lisa Wegner, Elvin Williams and Marlene van den Berg
19 Ayres Sensory Integration in Child Mental Health 283
Annamarie van Jaarsveld and Elize Janse van Rensburg
20 Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Through a Person’s Life span: Occupational Therapy to Enhance Executive and Social Functioning 297
Ray Anne Cook and Gina Rencken
21 Trauma and Its Impact on Individuals and Collectives 316
Minkateko Wicht and Thuli Godfrey Mthembu
22 Occupational Therapy for Persons with Anxiety Disorders 338
Elvin Williams and Shanay Davidson
23 Occupational Therapy for Individuals with Depressive Disorders and Bipolar Disorders 353
Enos Morankoana Ramano and Mpho Sylvia Ramano
24 Maternal Mental Health Concerns as a Priority in Occupational Therapy 370
Gina Rencken, Pragashnie Govender and Stephanie Redinger
25 The Assessment and Treatment of Eating Disorders in Occupational Therapy 384
Karlien Terblanche
26 Working with People with a Diagnosis of ‘Personality Disorder’ 400
Keir Harding and Hollie Berrigan
27 The Occupational Therapy Approach to the Management of Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders 413
Kobela Veronica Ramodike, Iesrafeel Abbas and Rosemary Crouch 3
28 Substance Use Disorders and Occupational Therapy 424
Lisa Wegner, Zarina Syed and Rosemary Crouch
29 Gerontology, Psychiatry and Occupational Therapy 440
Susan Beukes, Rosemary Crouch, Zaakirah Haffejee and Matty van Niekerk
30 Care, Treatment and Rehabilitation Programmes for Large Numbers of Long-Term Mental Health Care Users 460
Daleen Casteleijn and Kobie Zietsman
Index 475
