Terapia Ocupacional en Salud Mental, 2e

Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 2e

Óscar Sánchez Rodríguez, Begoña Polonio López
Editorial Medica Panamericana
384 pages
ISBN: 9788411063982
February 2026

In a global context where concerns about mental health, human rights and quality of life are prominent, this second edition stands out as an essential tool. Its practical and up‑to‑date perspective underscores the significant role of occupational therapy across all areas of mental health care and throughout lifespan. This new edition responds to the need to incorporate new evidence and methodological perspectives, combining the specialty’s fundamental dimensions and processes with technical guidelines, practical cases, and first-hand testimonies. It also describes the evaluation processes, occupational diagnosis, intervention design and planning, and implementation, emphasizing clinical and occupational reasoning within evidence-based practice and outcomes analysis. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health is aimed at occupational therapy professionals, educators, and students, as well as mental health care and social services professionals.