OTH 505 - Impact of Mental Health on Occupational Performance

In this first practice course, students will be introduced to the occupational therapy process employed when working with adults experiencing mental health challenges. The etiology, symptoms, and course of mental health conditions are integrated with analysis of occupational performance through the person-environment-occupation model of occupational therapy practice. Contextual considerations for this area of occupational therapy practice are examined, including characteristics of the individual, families and caregivers, and the mental health care system. During lab sessions, students will explore assessment tools and intervention strategies focusing on the intersection of mental health conditions, cognition, and sensory processing in the adult population.

Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): OTH 508 and OTH 509.
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered: Spring and Summer
Course Type: Occupational Therapy