An update of a physical health community-based treatment program for clients with severe and persistent mental illness

Authors

  • Ron Tankel, BS, CTRS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.2016.0114

Keywords:

severe and persistent mental illness, physical wellness, outpatient mental health treatment

Abstract

This article revisits the case study of a program published in the American Journal of Recreation Therapy (December 2014. Vol. 13, Number 1, pp. 31-35) and describes how the program has evolved in the last 2 years. We have found that motivation on the part of clients has been maintained and have implemented additional programming to meet the needs of clients.

Author Biography

Ron Tankel, BS, CTRS

Truman Medical Centers, Behavioral Health, Kansas City, Missouri

References

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Muller R: The heart is a drum machine: Drumming as therapy. Available at www.psychologytoday.com. January 2, 2015.

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Published

02/12/2017

How to Cite

Tankel, BS, CTRS, R. (2017). An update of a physical health community-based treatment program for clients with severe and persistent mental illness. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 15(4), 7–10. https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.2016.0114

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 4 (2016): Fall

Section

Articles

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