Interventions for Mental Health: An Evidence Based Approach for Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists

Everett, T. et al (eds)

ISBN 10: 0750649658 / ISBN 13: 9780750649650

Published by Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003

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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:9780750649650.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Interventions for Mental Health: An Evidence Based Approach for Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750649658
• ISBN 13: 9780750649650
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Poor
• Weight: 700 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Psychology & Psychiatry

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Synopsis

Interventions for Mental Health An Evidence Based Approach for Physiotherapists is a key text for students in physiotherapy and occupational therapy and is essential reading for clinicians in mental health.Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists are essential members of the mental health-care team with increasing challenges to meet in this area. This book is the definitive text for those treating patients with mental health problems focusing on a range of therapeutic interventions including physical activities and complementary therapies.

Thoroughly revised and up-to-date with the Government's framework for mental health

Evidence-based approach

Chapters set in the context of clinical effectiveness

Emphasis on service delivery, team-work and partnership

Relates PT and OT techniques to specific areas within mental health, e.g. child psychiatry, sexual abuse, self-harm, eating disorders, substance misuse, forensic psychiatry, mental illness in old age, and chronic fatigue

Highlights interventions such as complementary therapies and physical activities

In-depth literature reviews of different treatments

Discusses motivation and adherence to treatment, social integration and challenging behaviour.

Rigorously revised, updated and expanded the continued popularity of this book is assured amongst all physiotherapists and occupational therapists as well of being an invaluable tool for GPs and mental health nurses advising and treating patients with mental health problems.

About the Author

Edited books include

Everett T., Donaghy M.E., Feaver, S 2003 Interventions in Mental Health: An evidence-based approach for Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann.

Donaghy M., Nicol M., Davidson K Cognitive Behavioural Interventions in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Edinburgh: Elsevier (in print to be published early 2008)