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- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Occupational therapy assistants have earned an Associate’s degree, receive certification from NBCOT, and are licensed in all 50 states Can deliver OT services under the supervision of and in partnership with an occupational therapist
- Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: An Overview of 6 Typical . . .
Occupational therapy practitioners in any setting can introduce therapeutic mental health treatments to curb disruptive symptoms and behaviors including coping skills, sensory processing techniques, and cognitive remediation adaptation (Occupational Therapy’s Role in Community Mental Health, AOTA)
- What to Expect From a Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapy for mental health focuses on helping people with psychiatric conditions live and work as independently as possible Many people associate occupational therapy with pediatric services or physical rehabilitation
- The Role of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Care
With or without certification, becoming a mental health occupational therapist may contribute to a healthier, more equitable world—and make a lasting difference in patients’ lives
- Occupational Therapy for Mental Health - Johns Hopkins Medicine
At the Johns Hopkins Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, our occupational therapists specialize in helping patients with mental health disorders Our occupational therapists are experts in performing behavioral health assessments, which offer insight into a patient’s condition
- Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Services (PM RS) - Occupational . . .
Occupational Therapy services are provided by occupational therapy practitioners which include occupational therapists (OTs) and certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs)
- Mental health and well-being - AOTA
Occupational therapy practitioners provide mental health services in communities, hospitals, schools, clinics, homes, and other places where people carry out their daily activities
- Occupational Therapy | Mental Health Providers
Occupational therapists often work in tandem with psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers to support recovery holistically They assess a person’s physical, emotional, and cognitive strengths and challenges, then tailor interventions to promote autonomy and self-confidence
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