OT 526 Topics in Mental Health
This course will examine the evidence behind current occupational therapy assessments and interventions for clients with mental health conditions. Occupational therapy models and frames of reference, along with other important theories and research evidence regarding various mental health conditions will be examined in relation to client factors, areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, contexts and activity demands pertaining to the clinical cases analyzed throughout the semester. Spirituality and the meaning of occupations will also be considered in the context of each clinical case. Students will discuss their individual research findings and describe and debate their decisions in regards to the clinical cases being analyzed. The format for this course will be lecture and large class discussion as well as Team-Based Learning experiences. Additionally, students will engage in a service-learning project, which will involve developing a therapeutic activity for clients in the community.