Mental Health Occupational Therapy

How can occupational therapy help with mental health?

When life gets busy and we are under a lot of pressure, it is easy to let ourselves go and to stop prioritizing our own needs. The truth is, if you never give yourself a break, you’re only going to burn out, and then you won’t be doing anything at all.

Mental health issues

Life throws us curve balls and sometimes our worries can last for a long time. We feel pressure for so many different reasons, but when our worries are severe, happen too often, and we constantly feel overwhelmed, it can start to have negative effects on our health and wellness. 

Prolonged stress contributes to:

• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• depression
• other physical and mental health issues

If you can relate to any of this, then seeing an occupational therapist in mental health may be a good option for you.

How OT can help you manage and cope with challenges and stressful situations:

• self-improvement strategies
• increase your awareness
• support in making healthy lifestyle changes
• find a work-life balance
• help prioritize self-care
• help expand your social support
• help you better manage challenges