A new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the old notion that the human brain is immutable. Psychoanalyst Doidge traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives they've transformed--people whose mental limitations or brain damage were seen as unalterable. We see a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole, blind people who learn to see, learning disorders cured, IQs raised, aging brains rejuve…
This pamphlet outlines what to expect during the 6-week DaRT Program. This group meets in person on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for half days. Topics include: what number to call for help 24/7, program location, intake process, treatment, medications, research, what is expected of people entering the program, and what to expect from your health care team. An outline of the various groups offered within the program and what to expect during time outside of scheduled groups is given.
This pamphlet outlines what to expect during the 6-week DaRT Program. This group meets online using Zoom for Healthcare. Topics include: what number to call for help 24/7, technical requirements, intake process, treatment, medication, research, and what is expected of participants entering the program. An outline of the various groups offered within the program is listed.
This handbook provides a guide for individualized, responsive, and meaningful care to patients with severe mental illness. It begins with an overview of the foundational aspects of recovery – definitions and assessment, recovery principles, recovery research, and applications of recovery principles in in inpatient psychiatry.
Advanced therapies and technologies, new service delivery methods, and care upgrades Advanced therapies and technologies, new service delivery methods, and care upgrades in underserved areas are translating into improved quality of life for millions with disabilities. Occupational therapy parallels this progress at the individual level, balancing short-term recovery and adaptation with long-term independence and well-being. This Second Edition of the International Handbook of Occupational Thera…
This pamphlet explains what to expect from the Mental Health and Addictions Adult Outpatient Services at Colchester East Hants Health Centre and Lloyd E. Matheson Centre. Topics include what services are offered, how and where to access these services, and what to expect. A list of resources is included.
Despite the importance of regaining social roles during recovery from mental illness, the intersection between motherhood and serious mental illness is often overlooked. This book aims to rectify that neglect. A series of introductory chapters describing current research and services available to mothers with serious mental illness are followed by personal accounts of clients reflecting on their parenting experiences. One goal of the book is to provide clinicians with information on this seldom…
The fifth edition includes: Case studies throughout to illustrate application of theory to practice Coverage of key concepts and issues in occupational therapy New material on emerging areas of practice Comprehensive information on assessment and treatment for children, adolescents and adults, covering key mental health conditions