Occupational therapy intervention for an adult with depression and suicidal tendencies.
A hospitalized patient with depression and suicidal tendencies was referred for occupational therapy. The patient's evaluations while hospitalized indicated a lack of social skills and unrealistic expectations concerning abilities and aspirations. A work evaluation showed high scores in artistic and people-related occupations. Treatment focused on improvement of self-image, social interaction abilities, and stress management skills that would assist the patient in obtaining and keeping a job. Increased knowledge of vocational options and selection of an appropriate training program led to a job placement that the patient has enjoyed and maintained for the past 2 years.
Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals, Galveston.
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011340:Problem Solving; D012381:Role Playing; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000523:psychology*