Psychopathology and Function - Hardcover

"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 "

"Psychopathology and Function" by Dr. Bette Bonder has been an essential resource in the field of occupational therapy for more than 20 years. It is a one-of a kind text that compares diagnostic criteria used by mental health professionals with the framework used by occupational therapists and it identifies deficits in occupational performance that require occupational therapy intervention. Updated and revised, this Fourth Edition includes recent research literature regarding epidemiology, causes, and treatment of psychiatric disorders. New to the fourth edition: Chapter objectives; Overview of the history in occupational therapy mental health; a case study at the end of each chapter; new and expanded tables; expanded discussion of DSM-V; expanded discussion of evidence for practice; expanded and updated Internet resources; and discussion of lifespan considerations for each group of diagnoses. The unique benefits and features of the Fourth Edition: adoption of concepts from the AOTA's "Occupational Therapy Practice Framework" (2nd ed.) ; comparison and contrast of concepts with the DSM-IV-TR and the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health; exploration of current trends in mental health and discussion of their impact on occupational therapy; consideration of evidence-based practice; discussion of occupational therapy in the community and in prevention of mental health disorders; updated research and psychopharmacology; relation between DSM-V and occupational science views of psychosocial deficits explored and analyzed; and instructor's material to supplement the book that includes Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint slides. "Psychopathology and Function, Fourth Edition" will continue the traditions of past editions and remain one of the profession's most looked-to textbooks for recent and critical information on psychiatric diagnosis.