title: Working at play. The role of recreation in healthcare.
abstract: The therapeutic effects of recreation for people with mental health problems in institutions are often ignored by carers and managers. However, with adequate planning, recreation can provide pleasure to both patients and carers, and for the former the benefits extend to their rehabilitation in the community.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sutch
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D011788:Quality of Life; D011998:Recreation