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Mental Health Occupational Therapy

A mental health Occupational therapist draws on a range of both psychological and occupational therapy strategies for improving daily functioning and independence.

Our qualified mental health OTs implement a strength based, recovery approach during intervention/s, while focusing on areas such as:

  • developing readiness (motivation)

  • managing emotions (problem-solving)

  • developing coping strategies (mindfulness, sensory modulation, grounding techniques)

  • identifying meaningful occupations (purpose and engagement)

  • managing identity (enhancing self-efficacy and sense of self)

  • building healthy relationships

  • promoting successful sleep hygiene and healthy lifestyles

What is mental health Occupational Therapy?

Our mental health occupational therapists develop strength-based strategies for managing a primary and/or secondary diagnosis such as:

  • anxiety and mood disorders

  • depression

  • psychotic disorders

  • trauma and/or stressor-related disorders

  • post traumatic disorder

  • personality disorders

  • obsessive-compulsive and substance misuse disorders

Individuals with disabilities are often at greater risk for developing secondary mental health conditions; therefore, it is essential for us as health professionals to address this interrelationship if we want to improve the individuals overall functioning, wellbeing and quality of life.