How Important is Occupational Therapy

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How important is occupational therapy

• Occupational therapy is the science of helping
  people to achieve their highest potential and
  become their best selves. OTs, help people to
  improve physical, psychological, and social
  well-being. Occupational therapists are
  therapists who work with people to help them
  improve their functional ability to be as
  independent as possible. Occupational therapists
  assess, provide treatments, and teach their
  patients how to live life at their highest levels
  of functioning.

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1. Physical Health Well-being

• The ability to carry out daily activities such as
  taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or getting
  dressed is often determined by the function and
  movement of your body. When you have a health
  problem or disability, you might need assistance
  with tasks that don't require much strength or
  mobility. These issues can cause limitations in
  the movement or function of your body and can
  lead to limitations in your abilities to function
  in daily activities. OT can support clients who
  have a disability or health problem by making
  adaptations in their environment to ensure they
  can perform everyday tasks with less burden and
  physical stress. For example, a client with
  multiple sclerosis may be able to drive to
  school, brush their teeth and get dressed all
  while being assisted by an OT.

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• Occupational therapy aims to promote the
  achievement of well-being and an overall sense of
  personal and social satisfaction through
  activity. OT also offers the opportunity to make
  meaningful connections with others, as well as
  discover and explore self and the environment.

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2. Emotional Health Well-being

• Occupational therapy is also important for
  clients who are experiencing emotional well-being
  concerns. Many of us experience moments of
  sadness or stress, but in these moments it is
  important to have something to look forward to. A
  few times of the year is not enough. OT can help
  support individuals and groups in their
  activities to increase the enjoyment of life,
  maintain a sense of purpose and provide
  opportunities for self-development and
  self-actualization.

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• Occupational therapy is designed to help clients
  learn effective coping skills. By learning the
  skills needed for emotional self-regulation, the
  client can work through challenges, increase
  their ability to tolerate difficult situations,
  and maintain a positive outlook and outlook on
  life.

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3. Mental Health Well-being

• When clients reach the age of 18, many are no
  longer under the care of a mental health or
  social service provider, which means that they
  may have to pay for health care or counselling on
  their own. The lack of appropriate treatment in
  this regard can lead to severe mental illness,
  depression, drug, and alcohol abuse. Occupational
  therapy can play an important role in a client's
  treatment, helping to facilitate recovery. OT
  helps to decrease stigma, provide education, and
  provides interventions and strategies for
  improving function. Clients with autism, mental
  illness, and intellectual disabilities often
  require more intensive therapy.

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4. Spiritual, Cultural Cultural, Identity, etc.

• Occupational therapy plays a role in helping
  people live culturally competent and healthy
  lives. Clients can benefit from access to OT
  services in a variety of different ways. For
  example, they may require occupational therapy
  services to manage stress, maintain health and
  cope with a medical condition. A client who has
  language barriers may benefit from assistance
  from an interpreter. When clients are dealing
  with traumatic events, OT can help to provide
  therapeutic and educational support.

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