Looks at the contribution that occupational therapists make to the lives of clients living with mental illness. This book examines practice developments and the research that shapes occupational therapy within the mental health arena, nationally and internationally. It explores the developments in occupational therapy.

"Advancing Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Practice" introduces and explores a variety of specialised work contexts from practicing in acute inpatient settings to crisis intervention, home treatment, forensic mental health settings and the specialist role of occupational therapy in community mental health and social services. Chapters are enriched with case stories, personal narratives and guided reflection.

Part 1: Introducing the Mental Health Context 1. What have we being "doing?"
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An historical review of occupational therapy Elizabeth McKay 2. The changing face of occupational therapy in mental health Gabrielle Richards3. Cultural Sensitivity in Context Kee Hean Lim Part 2: Exploring Practice Contexts 4. Engaging the disengaged: Practising in acute inpatient settings Samantha Dewis and Michelle Harrison5. Broadening horizons: Beyond acute mental health Michelle Harrison and Samantha Dewis 6. "Doing" in Secure Settings Elaine Hunter and Elizabeth McKay 7. Occupational, social and intrapersonal alienation explored in the Community Wendy Bryant 8. Strengths and challenges to practice: Reconciling occupational justice issues as a prerequisite to mental health recovery Karen L Rebeiro Gruhl 9. The Art of Occupation Jacqueline Ede 10. Vocational rehabilitation in the UK: How occupational therapy can contribute Carla van Heerden 11. Powerful Stories and Challenging Messages Graeme Smith
Part 3: Research and Future Directions 12. Reviewing consumer-run mental health services Samson Tse and Caroline Doughty 13. Twists and Turns: The development of a clinical-academic career pathway Edward Duncan 14. Researching within mental health: Slow and Steady
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A Canadian tour Thelma Sumsion 15. Future prospects for occupational therapy in mental health Christine Craik