Check out the CAMH Library Guide for occupational therapists with mental health and addictions populations. The guide has info on Evidence Based Practice, journals on occupational therapy and select CAMH Library books and is available at https://guides.hsict.library.utoronto.ca/c.php?g=429938&p=2933197
See below for a selected list of journal articles and other EBP resources on occupational therapy in behavioral health.
Occupational therapy in the modern adult acute mental health setting: a review of current practice
? From the International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation
? https://www98.griffith.edu.au/dspace/bitstream/handle/10072/39733/69513_1.pdf;sequence=1
Occupational therapy practice guidelines for mental health promotion, prevention, and intervention for children and youth
? From the American Occupational Therapy Association
? https://www.guideline.gov/summaries/summary/47482/occupational-therapy-practice-guidelines-for-mental-health-promotion-prevention-and-intervention-for-children-and-youth
Occupational Therapists’ Use of Occupation-Focused Practice in Secure Hospitals Practice Guideline
? From the College of Occupational Therapists (PDF)
? https://www.cot.co.uk/sites/default/files/general/public/Secure-hospitals-guidelines.pdf