OT Practice in Mental Health

Catalog description

This course introduces students to Mental Health as a distinct practice area for occupational therapy practitioners. Students will learn about various theories, models, and frames of reference that inform occupational therapy for clients with mental health issues as well as how to apply the OT process across a continuum of care for those receiving mental health services. Emphasizing the Jesuit value of cura personalis along with the profession's holistic approach to care, this course prepares students with the clinical skills necessary to analyze and address the impacts of mental illness and psychosocial factors on occupational performance regardless of practice setting.