History and basic concepts -- Medical and psychological models of mental health and illness -- Some practice models for occupational therapy in mental health -- The occupational therapy practice framework -- Human occupation and mental health throughout the life span -- Understanding psychiatric diagnosis: the DSM-IV-TR -- Contexts of intervention, service, and care -- Psychotropic medications and other biological treatments -- Who is the consumer? -- Therapeutic use of self -- Responding to symptoms and behaviors -- Safety techniques -- Group concepts and techniques -- Overview of the intervention process -- Evaluation and data collection -- Treatment and intervention planning -- Medical records and documentation -- Activities of daily living -- Education and work -- Leisure and social participation -- Management of emotional needs: self-awareness skills and coping strategies -- Cognitive, sensory, and motor factors: performance skills and activities -- Analyzing, adapting, and grading activities -- Supervision -- Organizing yourself.