Physiotherapy in Mental Health: A Practical Approach

by Tina Everett MSc, MCSP (Editor), Maureen Dennis (Editor), Eirian Ricketts (Editor)

Overview

Physiotherapy in Mental Health: A Practical Approach provides a concise discussion of the concept of abnormal behavior. The title also covers the role of physiotherapy in dealing with mental problems. The first part of the text covers the basic aspects of physiotherapy in mental health setting; this part covers psychiatric illness; communication in the clinical mental health setting; and the evaluation of physiotherapy services in the mental health field. Next, the book covers the concerns of the practice of physiotherapy in mental health, such as challenging behaviors, stress management, and relaxation training. The last part covers the various aspects of psychiatric treatment, including child psychiatry, eating disorders, and substance abuse. The text will be of great use to physiotherapists in the mental health care setting. The book will also be interesting to readers who want to know how physiotherapy can be applied to improve the mental and social health of individuals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781483141831
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	10/22/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	440
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Everett, Tina, MCSP, SRP, FETC (Warneford Hospital, Oxford); Dennis, Maureen, BA, MCSP, SRP (West London Healthcare Trust); Ricketts, Eirian, MBE, FCSP, SRP Health Ed (Whitchurch Hospital)

The contributors represent the specialties of physical therapy, psychology, and psychiatry. Most are from hospitals and academic medical centers in the U.K. Institutions prominently represented include Springfield Hospital, St George's Hospital, and Queen Margaret Coll.

Table of Contents

Contributors

Foreword

Introduction

Acknowledgments

Part I

1. Psychiatric Illnesses

2. Models of Mental Disorder

3. Communication in the Clinical Mental Health Setting

4. The Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Group Practice

5. Community Care and Working with Carers

6. Practical Guidelines for Service Evaluation

Part II

7. Touch and Handling

8. Neuroendocrine-Immune Network, Nociceptive Stress and the General Adaptive Response

9. Pain, Stress and Misdiagnosis

10. Challenging Behavior Contributors

11. Stress Management

12. Relaxation Training

13. Exercise and Mental Health

14. Agoraphobia and Panic Attacks: A Physical Cause for Psychiatric Problem

15. Movement Therapy: Old Roots, New Profession

16. Complementary Medicine

A. An Introduction to the Subject

B. Aromatherapy in the Mental Health Setting

C. Reflextherapy

D. Connective Tissue Massage

Part III

17. Child Psychiatry

A. Physiotherapy in a Children's Psychiatric Unit

B. A Physiotherapist's Contribution to a Child Guidance Clinic

C. Creative Visualization With Children

18. Eating Disorders

19. Substance Misuse

A. The Medical Approach

B. The Natural Health Care Approach

20. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

21. Forensic Psychiatry

A. Behavioral Science in Forensic Psychiatry

B. Physiotherapy in Forensic Psychiatry

22. Dementia

23. Mental Illness in Old Age

Index

Editorial Reviews

Physiotherapists may encounter patients whose mental stress is equal to their physical problems, though it can be difficult to recognize and treat these patients. This guide challenges the artificial divide of mind and body and suggests that physiotherapists have a role in promoting mental health. It covers topics such as misdiagnosis in outpatients, categories of mental disorders, addiction, and stress management; discusses treatment strategies including touch, exercise, dance, and complementary therapies; and includes background information on topics such as communication, counseling, the team approach, and challenging behavior. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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