Mental health conditions can significantly impair a person's ability to engage in meaningful activities and maintain routines. This book explores how occupational therapy addresses psychological, emotional, and social aspects of mental well-being. It covers therapeutic approaches for anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and trauma-related disorders. Key topics include group therapy, coping skills training, sensory modulation, and community reintegration. Emphasis is placed on person-centered care, therapeutic use of self, and recovery-oriented practice. Suitable for both students and professionals, this book highlights OT’s vital role in mental health settings.
Andres Herrera is a mental health-focused occupational therapist with extensive experience in community mental health services and psychiatric rehabilitation. He has worked in South America with adults and adolescents managing mood disorders, schizophrenia, and trauma-related conditions. Andres’s professional contributions include intervention models combining cognitive behavioral approaches with occupational engagement. He lectures on the role of meaningful occupation in emotional recovery and social participation. His practice bridges clinical therapy with community reintegration and resilience-building.