OTAS203 — Occupational Therapy in Mental and Behavioral Health
OTAS 203 - Occupational Therapy in Mental and Behavioral Health OTAS 203 - Occupational Therapy in Mental and Behavioral Health e., depression), psychosocial (i.e., anxiety), behavioral (i.e., attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and psychological (i.e., emotion-regulation, etc.) conditions common in OT practice. Profiles conditions along with their impact on occupational performance. Introduces the student to group therapy treatment models, and reviews how to locate and implement evidence-based practice skills that support individual and group interventions that address occupational performance. Reviews professional, personal, and therapeutic skills essential in treatment for this population. Observation, assessment, education, teaching, adapting, and grading tasks within impacted areas of occupation will be practiced, along with documentation and basic coding/billing for services. Reviews current health care provision issues and policies specific to the mental health community with advocacy skills practiced. Reviews cognitive, social, and societal challenges and comorbidities (i.e., substance abuse, homelessness, etc.) often experienced within the mental health-impacted community, along with culture, socioeconomics, stigma, spirituality, and other influencing factors and barriers often present. OT’s role in interdisciplinary health (i.e., referrals, care coordination, collaboration, and transition services) will also be studied, as well as OT’s role in health and welln
Prerequisites: APHY102, PSYC201, OTAS101, OTAS102, OTAS103