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Intervention: Advocacy and Education
Occupational therapists can advocate for clients to change others attitudes about mental health and the stigma that may come along with it. The advocacy should be used in environments that the clients is surrounded by to help them engage in meaningful occupations such as work, school, or home life. This will overall increase awareness to those surrounded by the idea that there is a negative stigma about others mental health, and hopefully change their beliefs to a more positive and encouraging environment.
Parmer, R. (2019a, April 7). Mental health advocacy must remain a top priority. SWHELPER. https://swhelper.org/2015/06/02/mental-health-advocacy-must-remain-top-priority/
Brown, C., Stoffel, V. C., & Munoz, J. (2019). Occupational therapy in mental health: A vision for participation
(2nd ed.). F.A. Davis.
Intervention: Support Groups (Guest Speaker)
Audience: Clients
Diagnosis & Population: Individuals with a mental health condition
Instructions: The guest speaker would share their story about going through a similar journey and how he/she overcame their challenges. This individual will be advocating for the participants overall well-being.
Purpose: Individuals will be able to learn from others and hear a different perspective. This could end up being a role model for these individuals.
Rationale & Impact on Function: Individuals will engage in finding coping skills and inspire them to overcome similar challenges they may be facing.
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