https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/41701 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:32:17 GMT 2026-06-16T15:32:17Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/42149 Title: Therapeutic measures used in occupational therapy in a psychiatric setting Abstract: Occupational Therapy is the treatment of physical and psychiatric conditions whilst taking the person as a whole (Gestalt) and considering his physical, psychological/emotional and social needs. It may be achieved through specifically selected activities in order to help people reach their maximum level of function and independence in all aspects of daily life. In a psychiatric setting, the three major therapeutic measures used by an Occupational Therapist are: 1. Individual programmes 2. Group Therapy 3. Activities Mon, 01 Jan 1996 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/42149 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/42148 Title: The role of the social worker Abstract: People come face to face with various situations in the course of their life cycle that may render their lives problematic. It is well known that people seeking medical help from their own General Practitioners or otherwise may feel free to talk about situations other than medical, but which make their lives miserable. Most of these situations may have social implications of a severe nature, such as harrasment by others or family neglect or support, or even of a financial nature or about inadequate accommodation. Mon, 01 Jan 1996 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/42148 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/42147 Title: Occupational therapy in mental health Abstract: Occupational Therapy (OT) is one of the profession in the multidisciplinary treatment team working in the mental health field. OT can be described as the study of human occupations - self maintenance, productivity and leisure - and the management of the adaptive behaviour which is required to perform these occupational functions. The work of the OT involves analysis of the kinds of occupation, requirements for their performance and the significance of each. Management of behaviours entails evaluation, interpretation and intervention, through treatment and consultation, for the development, remediation or maintenance of occupational performance. The unique feature of occupational therapy, which separates its knowledge from all other professions, is this study and management of purposeful activity and occupation. Mon, 01 Jan 1996 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/42147 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/42146 Title: Psychiatric emergencies in the casualty department Abstract: Psychiatric emergencies are difficult to define. The medical definition of psychiatric emergencies in situations in which, on account of an abnormal mental state or behaviour, the life of a patient, or someone else, is in jeopardy. However this definition would exclude the commoner situations encountered in casualty which are characterised by severe dislocation in psychological or social functioning and often accompanied by their high nuisance value. In order to remedy this limitation the concept of "crisis" is used to include those situations when there is a reduction in coping ability to external stress. Description: A list of voluntary organizations in Malta is included within this document. Mon, 01 Jan 1996 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/42146 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z