<DIV>Barbara Hemphill-Pearson&rsquo;s <B><I>Assessments in Occupational Therapy Mental Health</I></B> has been updated and expanded into a much anticipated <B><I>Second Edition</I></B>. This text is a unique compilation of mental health assessments that are used in practice and taught in occupational therapy clinics and academic programs. With 30 contributors from a wide range of specialty areas in occupational therapy, this text is significantly revised with 23 chapters divided into 9 sections. The revisions elucidate the authors&rsquo; perspectives so that they can be incorporated into mental health practices.<br><br> <B><I>Assessments in Occupational Therapy Mental Health, Second Edition</I></B> proposes an exciting integrated approach to assessing multiple systems. The chapters in this text also present a thorough process for approaching client evaluation. In addition, the reasoning process is explored in a way that is helpful to occupational therapy students and practitioners at all levels.<br><br> <B>Topic Included in the Second Edition:</B><br> &bull; Integrative approach in assessment<br> &bull; Interviewing process<br> &bull; Psychological assessment<br> &bull; Learning assessment<br> &bull; Behavioral assessment<br> &bull; Biological and spiritual assessment<br> &bull; Computerized assessment<br><br> <B>New to the Second Edition:</B><br> &bull; Projective media assessments<br> &bull; Spirituality concerns<br> &bull; Assessments in wellness and pediatrics<br> &bull; Evidence based research<br><br> While introducing new assessments and offering updated information, this <B><I>Second Edition</I></B> supports an occupational therapist&rsquo;s development of evaluation responsibilities. Also, incorporated throughout the text is the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework.<br><br> <B>Each Chapter Includes:<br> </B>&bull; A theoretical base on the assessment including historical development, rationale for development, behaviors assessed, appropriate patient use, review of literature, and assessment adminstration<br> &bull; How the instrument is administered, which will include the procedures, problems with administering, and materials needed<br> &bull; The presentation of a case study and interpretation of results<br> &bull; Statistical analysis and recent studies<br> &bull; Suggestions for further research to continue the development and refinement of assessments in mental health occupational therapy<br><br> Overall, <B><I>Assessments in Occupational Therapy Mental Health</I></B> provides information that can be used to scrutinize evaluation procedures and practices while providing a sound foundation for a holistic, integrated approach to client assessment.<br><br><br><br><br></DIV>