Psychopathology and Function

Psychopathology and Function, 6th Edition, is a book for occupational therapy students and practitioners that explores mental health through the lens of occupation and personal meaning. Written by Bette Bonder, it provides background knowledge and practical strategies focused on quality of life and social and situational issues.

The volume addresses psychiatric diagnosis, classification frameworks, and the relationship between the DSM-5 and occupational therapy practice. It pairs diagnostic categories with the evaluation of occupational performance deficits and targeted intervention planning.

To facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, the text examines how partner fields such as medicine, psychology, nursing, social work, and physical therapy approach mental health care. The 2022 edition also expanded discussion of social justice topics and the mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.