Psychiatric Occupational Therapy

Programs that involve people who have mental, emotional or social problems in selected age and interest-appropriate activities which are aimed at increasing their self-awareness, self-esteem, personal effectiveness, decision-making ability and overall self-sufficiency as individuals and as group members. Activities are structured to accomplish individual goals which have been established by the therapist or treatment team and may include crafts, cooking, self-care skills, work performance skills, task groups, relaxation groups and other therapeutic components.