Testing an occupational therapy intervention for people using secondary mental health services to promote the value of occupation in everyday life

Abstract

Background Adults with mental health problems experience social isolation and spend time engaging in passive activities. A manualised intervention “Increasing Participation in Everyday Life” has been developed for adults... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Mary Birken (Plymouth University)
  2. Mary Morley (South West London & ST George's Mental Health NHS Trust)
  3. Sue Parkinson (Freelance)

Topic Area

New and innovative intervention

Session

OS - 9D » Participation and Mental Health (13:50 - Saturday, 18th June, Tyndall Theatre)

Paper

cotec_abstract_ipiel.docx