PSYCHIATRIC AND BEHAVIORAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: Adult Mental Health and Recovery Practice

Psychiatric and Behavioral Occupational Therapy Adult Mental Health and Recovery PracticeA comprehensive, evidence-based textbook for occupational therapists working across the full spectrum of adult mental health and psychiatric care — from acute inpatient wards to forensic units, community mental health teams, and residential settings.Psychiatric and Behavioral Occupational Therapy brings together 18 structured chapters across four parts, covering the theoretical foundations of psychiatric OT practice, specific mental health conditions, standardised assessment methods, and the full range of intervention approaches — all grounded in current evidence and aligned to international guidelines.What This Book CoversCore practice frameworks — OTPF-4, Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), and the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E)Recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice across adult mental health settingsPsychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, personality disorders, substance use, and neurodevelopmental presentations in adultsStandardised OT assessments — COPM, MOHOST, OPHI-II, and AMPSRisk assessment and safety planning in clinical practiceOccupational skills training, therapeutic group work, and CBT- and DBT-informed approachesIndividual Placement and Support (IPS) and supported employmentAcute inpatient, forensic, CMHT, and residential OT settingsProfessional ethics, cultural competence, and clinical supervisionGuideline-Referenced and Evidence-BasedClinical content is aligned to the standards and guidelines of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and SAMHSA. All references follow APA 7th edition format.Written by Practitioners, for PractitionersCompiled and edited by three occupational therapists with combined clinical experience in acute inpatient, forensic, and community mental health settings across the United Kingdom and internationally — bringing real-world depth to every chapter.Who This Book Is ForOccupational therapy students in mental health placements · Newly qualified OT practitioners entering psychiatric and community settings · Experienced clinicians seeking a rigorous, up-to-date clinical reference · OT educators and programme leads · Allied health professionals working in adult mental health and recovery servicesThis is not a surface-level introduction. It is a clinically rigorous, practically structured resource designed to support confident, ethical, and evidence-based occupational therapy practice across the full continuum of adult mental health care.GET A COPY Read more