Psychopathology & Function

This text is designed as an overview of the kinds of clients with whom occupational therapists & other health care providers are likely to work. It gives therapists an understanding of the ways in which other mental health professionals view these individuals. While providing this crucial understanding, it also gives occupational therapists the ability to maintain their unique perspective, & to make their vital contribution to effective intervention & an enhanced quality of patient care. The major DSM-IV categories are described with regard to incidence of the disorders, symptomatology, etiology, & prognosis. Functional performance is also examined for each disorder in terms of skills & activities.Bette Bonder PhD OTR/L FAOTA is the author of 'Psychopathology & Function', published 1995 under ISBN 9781556422706 and ISBN 1556422709.