What is the main purpose of occupational therapy?

The main purpose of occupational therapy is to assist, train and support people with mental disorders to regain their life, work and confidence, participate in meaningful activities and actively adapt and integrate into the living environment, thereby returning to family and society

Before treatment, the therapist needs to use tests to assess the patient's existing problems, formulate treatment goals and plan specific treatment methods based on the patient's existing problems. During treatment, according to the specific situation of the patient's dysfunction, through occupational therapy After analysis by the therapist, treatment and training goals are achieved through the use of various occupational and therapeutic tools, such as handicrafts, gardening, cooking, paperwork, and recreational activities. In the professional beliefs of occupational therapy, special emphasis is placed on and respecting the individual's wishes during the assessment and treatment process. Selection and needs Specifically, occupational therapy has the following purposes for patients with mental illness: 1. Alleviate the condition

2. Restore or improve psychological and physical functions

3. Help learning and Master the skills of how to adapt to life and work

4. Promote and maintain general health

5. Return to adapt and integrate into society