Incarcerated women face trauma, deprivation & hopelessness. OTs can provide trauma-informed care, addressing occupational needs in restrictive settings. A call for more research & action! 💡
#OccupationalTherapy#MHF2024
Incarcerated women face trauma, deprivation & hopelessness. OTs can provide trauma-informed care, addressing occupational needs in restrictive settings. A call for more research & action! 💡
#OccupationalTherapy#MHF2024
SMRs reduce restrictive practices & promote self-regulation. Insights highlight barriers, facilitators, & potential for practice change in acute settings. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy
SMRs reduce restrictive practices & promote self-regulation. Insights highlight barriers, facilitators, & potential for practice change in acute settings. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy
This member-led program fosters connection, purpose, & recovery for those with mental health challenges. Expanding hours & funding can enhance its impact. A powerful example of community-based care. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy
This member-led program fosters connection, purpose, & recovery for those with mental health challenges. Expanding hours & funding can enhance its impact. A powerful example of community-based care. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy
CoPs foster innovation, learning, &connection in mental health OT. New guidelines provide tools & templates to sustain impactful CoPs across Victorian public mental health services. 💡 #OccupationalTherapy
CoPs foster innovation, learning, &connection in mental health OT. New guidelines provide tools & templates to sustain impactful CoPs across Victorian public mental health services. 💡 #OccupationalTherapy
Innovative OT strategies in secure psychiatric units combat occupational deprivation. Programs balance risks, foster participation, and boost self-efficacy—enabling valued occupations in restrictive settings. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy
Innovative OT strategies in secure psychiatric units combat occupational deprivation. Programs balance risks, foster participation, and boost self-efficacy—enabling valued occupations in restrictive settings. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy
Hello, we are the peak body for OTs in Australia, launching our BlueSky account during the #MHF2024! 🎉
Mental health is central to #OT. We’re here to progress, advocate, and empower OTs 🧠💙
#OccupationalTherapy #MentalHealthMatters #BlueSkyCommunity
Hello, we are the peak body for OTs in Australia, launching our BlueSky account during the #MHF2024! 🎉
Mental health is central to #OT. We’re here to progress, advocate, and empower OTs 🧠💙
#OccupationalTherapy #MentalHealthMatters #BlueSkyCommunity
"Environmental damage impacts my well-being as deeply as personal loss. Connection to country & witnessing regrowth is essential for healing". 🌿🔥 #EnvironmentalHealing #MentalHealthMatters #CulturalWellness - Dr. Clinton Schultz at #MHF2024
"Environmental damage impacts my well-being as deeply as personal loss. Connection to country & witnessing regrowth is essential for healing". 🌿🔥 #EnvironmentalHealing #MentalHealthMatters #CulturalWellness - Dr. Clinton Schultz at #MHF2024
A community of practice fosters knowledge sharing, evaluation, & research in sensory interventions. Key themes: individualised care, consumer stories, & occupational outcomes. Promoting research culture in mental health💡
A community of practice fosters knowledge sharing, evaluation, & research in sensory interventions. Key themes: individualised care, consumer stories, & occupational outcomes. Promoting research culture in mental health💡
Photography fosters consumer narratives, reflection, & therapeutic alliances. A meaningful, creative tool with privacy challenges but great potential for empowerment in secure settings💡
#OccupationalTherapy #OTA
Photography fosters consumer narratives, reflection, & therapeutic alliances. A meaningful, creative tool with privacy challenges but great potential for empowerment in secure settings💡
#OccupationalTherapy #OTA
Tailoring graduate programs for Mental Health OTs in private practice addresses burnout & skill gaps. Graduates gain confidence, clinical skills & holistic care expertise—shaping future-ready therapists! 💡
#OccupationalTherapy
Tailoring graduate programs for Mental Health OTs in private practice addresses burnout & skill gaps. Graduates gain confidence, clinical skills & holistic care expertise—shaping future-ready therapists! 💡
#OccupationalTherapy
#Birth injuries & scars can disrupt maternal roles, impacting #mentalhealth, bonding, & daily life. #OTs play a vital role in recovery, offering holistic support for physical & emotional wellbeing. 💡
#PerinatalMentalHealth
#Birth injuries & scars can disrupt maternal roles, impacting #mentalhealth, bonding, & daily life. #OTs play a vital role in recovery, offering holistic support for physical & emotional wellbeing. 💡
#PerinatalMentalHealth
Sensory-focused interventions empower mums to manage pain, stress, & birth decisions. OTs bring valuable tools to the perinatal journey, enhancing care outcomes. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy #PerinatalCare
Sensory-focused interventions empower mums to manage pain, stress, & birth decisions. OTs bring valuable tools to the perinatal journey, enhancing care outcomes. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy #PerinatalCare
Developed with young people at Bimberi Youth Justice Centre, this tool helps staff support self-regulation through trauma-informed, person-centred care. A breakthrough for #OT in justice settings💡
#OccupationalTherapy
Developed with young people at Bimberi Youth Justice Centre, this tool helps staff support self-regulation through trauma-informed, person-centred care. A breakthrough for #OT in justice settings💡
#OccupationalTherapy
A Community of Practice fosters learning, confidence, & collaboration—enhancing care quality for participants. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy #NDIS #WorkforceDevelopment
A Community of Practice fosters learning, confidence, & collaboration—enhancing care quality for participants. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy #NDIS #WorkforceDevelopment
What an incredible start to the Mental Health Forum 2024! 🌟 From inspiring sessions to meaningful conversations, Day 1 was packed with insights, innovation, & collaboration. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this amazing journey!
#OccupationalTherapy
What an incredible start to the Mental Health Forum 2024! 🌟 From inspiring sessions to meaningful conversations, Day 1 was packed with insights, innovation, & collaboration. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this amazing journey!
#OccupationalTherapy
These approaches reduce distress, improve mood, & enhance life satisfaction for consumers. Further research is needed to explore impacts on functioning & participation. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy #MentalHealthMatters
These approaches reduce distress, improve mood, & enhance life satisfaction for consumers. Further research is needed to explore impacts on functioning & participation. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy #MentalHealthMatters
Partners face challenges in occupational engagement, influenced by psychosocial stressors & supports. A call to broaden OT’s focus beyond direct clients. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy
Partners face challenges in occupational engagement, influenced by psychosocial stressors & supports. A call to broaden OT’s focus beyond direct clients. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy
Children with PANS face significant declines in performance & socialisation during exacerbations. OT interventions are crucial to support occupational challenges & foster recovery. 💡 #OccupationalTherapy #PANS #ChildHealth
Children with PANS face significant declines in performance & socialisation during exacerbations. OT interventions are crucial to support occupational challenges & foster recovery. 💡 #OccupationalTherapy #PANS #ChildHealth
💡 Negative narratives can create identity crises as constant negativity shapes lived experiences
💡 Positive role models are vital to combating identity conflict & fostering resilience
💡 Strong identity requires daily effort & support
💡 Negative narratives can create identity crises as constant negativity shapes lived experiences
💡 Positive role models are vital to combating identity conflict & fostering resilience
💡 Strong identity requires daily effort & support
"My well-being hinges on practices like connecting with ancestors, not just physical health. Through a cultural lens, these are life-sustaining—not optional" - Dr Clinton Shultz at #MHF2024 🌏🧠
#CulturalInnovation #MentalHealth #OccupationalTherapy
"My well-being hinges on practices like connecting with ancestors, not just physical health. Through a cultural lens, these are life-sustaining—not optional" - Dr Clinton Shultz at #MHF2024 🌏🧠
#CulturalInnovation #MentalHealth #OccupationalTherapy
We’re honoured to hear from Dr Clinton Schultz, a Gamilaraay man, psychologist, & cultural innovator. Clinton’s work in social & emotional well-being inspires us to bridge cultural responsiveness with mental health care. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy
We’re honoured to hear from Dr Clinton Schultz, a Gamilaraay man, psychologist, & cultural innovator. Clinton’s work in social & emotional well-being inspires us to bridge cultural responsiveness with mental health care. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy
Consumers highlighted the importance of social connection in group programs, affirming their value in mental health care. Feedback informs ongoing service improvements💡
#OccupationalTherapy
Consumers highlighted the importance of social connection in group programs, affirming their value in mental health care. Feedback informs ongoing service improvements💡
#OccupationalTherapy
Through codesign, a tool was developed to measure meaningful engagement, highlighting peer support’s impact on belonging & recovery for mental health & AOD challenges. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy
Through codesign, a tool was developed to measure meaningful engagement, highlighting peer support’s impact on belonging & recovery for mental health & AOD challenges. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy
Sensory & interoceptive approaches help address functional impairments and body awareness. A client-centered framework fosters recovery and engagement in daily life. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy #EatingDisorders
Sensory & interoceptive approaches help address functional impairments and body awareness. A client-centered framework fosters recovery and engagement in daily life. 💡
#OccupationalTherapy #EatingDisorders