| Autor: |
Diamond, Jessica, Johnston, Heather, Faziluddin, Suraya, Jones, Roland |
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Therapeutic Recreation, Practice & Research; 2022, Vol. 16, p61-75, 15p |
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The forensic mental health system in Ontario is a partnership between the criminal justice system and the mental health system for people who have committed offenses and been found not criminally responsible on account of mental illness or unfit to stand trial. Individuals can be detained for the purposes of public safety in an environment that focusses on collaborating with patients (patient-centered care) in the management of their symptoms and overall recovery. Participation in structured and purposeful daily activities has been found to contribute to the well-being and recovery of forensic patients and plays a role in reducing the risk of recidivism and aggressive behavior (Rani & Mulholland, 2013; Meehan & Bergen, 2006). Strengthening patient engagement also helps to improve experiences of care in forensic hospitals (Livingston, et al. 2013). To encourage an increase in the participation of patients in meaningful activities, staff members of a secure forensic unit at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) were trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Skills to be used in 1:1 interventions with patients on a daily basis. Focus was placed on behavioral activation (encouraging patients to partake in both mastery and pleasurable activities) and relaxation exercises. Microsoft Access was also used as a way to track participation and present the weekly participation numbers to patients and staff. This article will describe our project rationale and process, as well as highlight our findings regarding patients' participation in meaningful activities which led to an overall increase in engagement in recovery-based programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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