Cara and MacRae’s Psychosocial Occupational Therapy: An Evolving Practice - Melisa Kaye

This new edition of Cara and MacRae’s Psychosocial Occupational Therapy provides a comprehensive and contemporary examination of psychosocial occupational therapy, emphasizing its relevance across practice settings, populations, and the lifespan.

Grounded in occupation-based theory and enriched with case illustrations throughout, the book reflects the evolving nature of mental health practice and the profession’s commitment to justice, recovery, and person-centered care. Organized into four parts, it offers both conceptual foundations and practical application:

With contributions from both returning and new authors, the new edition deepens its attention to justice, identity, leadership, and evolving service models and will be essential reading for occupational therapy students, educators, and practitioners seeking a holistic, occupation-centered understanding of psychosocial practice.