Occupational Therapy Practice in Mental Health

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This course focuses on occupational therapy process, theories, principles, assessments, and interventions for clients across the lifespan with psychosocial dysfunction. Mental health medical conditions related to occupational therapy are reviewed. The influence of how psychiatric pathology impairs daily life tasks and routines, and engagement in societal participation are also examined. Students will develop clinical reasoning skills for occupational therapy intervention planning and services for clients who experience psychosocial dysfunction.