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Series XII: Mental health, 1937 - 1993

 Series

Scope and Contents

This series contains materials related to mental health and psychiatric treatment. Of particular interest are several 1949 issues of "Penn Pointer," a monthly newsletter edited and illustrated by patients at Norristown State Hospital under the supervision of the Occupational Therapy Department. Also in this series are a 1937 edition of Psychiatric Word Book, a 1976 workbook for clients receiving training in community living skills, a 1980 packet of group activities, and a 1984 booklet of sample occupational therapy protocols in mental health.

Dates

  • 1937 - 1993

Extent

From the Collection: 16 Linear Feet (29 boxes)

Language

English

Additional Description

Related Materials

Series I contains Special Interest Section newsletters on mental health from 1979-1989.

Series IX includes a 1945 monograph on child development which covers issues of emotional development, and 1966 seminar proceeding covering emotional developmental deviations.

Series XI contains a volume on transitional psychiatric programs from a 1962 World Federation of Occupational Therapy study course. Also in series XI is a 1966 conference proceeding on body image.

Books from the collection that are related to this series are: West, Wilma. Changing Concepts and Practices in Psychiatric Occupational Therapy, 1959. Fidler, Gail. Occupational Therapy: A Communication Process in Psychiatry, 1963.

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Thomas Jefferson University - Archives and Special Collections Repository

http://library.jefferson.edu/archives/
Contact:
1020 Walnut Street
Room 401, Scott Memorial Library
Philadelphia PA 19107-5587