Mental Health resources

84 printable resources for Mental Health: patient and caregiver education handouts, therapy materials, clinical references and evaluation tools for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Written and reviewed by practicing clinicians, ready to print, and included in a Therapy Insights membership.

Therapy Activity

Preparing for Social Situations

Print Resource — US Letter — 8 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryCancerHealth Management and Self AdvocacyMental HealthMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This activity helps you guide individuals through planning for upcoming social and community situations by identifying potential challenges, exploring response options, and considering supports that may help participation feel more manageable. It promotes self-advocacy, flexible thinking, and participation-focused problem solving while helping clients prepare for activities and relationships that are meaningful to them.
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Handout

Anxiety: The Hidden Barrier to Recovery

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPMental HealthStroke
This resource provides therapists in acute and inpatient rehabilitation settings with an evidence-based framework to address poststroke anxiety and depressive symptoms (P-SADS) as a physical barrier to neuroplasticity. Designed for collaborative patient and family education, it translates clinical research into person-centered strategies that connect emotional regulation directly to a survivor’s personal motivations and functional recovery goals.
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Therapy Activity

What Drains Me vs. What Helps Me

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryChronic PainMental HealthProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This reflective worksheet helps individuals identify patterns in what drains their energy and what supports their focus mood and participation throughout the day. Use it to guide conversations around fatigue, balance, self awareness, pacing, and meaningful routine changes in a flexible person-centered way.
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Clinical Reference

Navigating Identity, Mental Health, and Ableism in Chronic Illness

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPMental Health
This resource helps therapists initiate meaningful, person-centered conversations with clients navigating chronic illness, focusing on identity, emotional wellbeing, and the impact of ableism. Use it to support clients in mapping who they are beyond their diagnosis.
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Handout

From Offers to Action: 30+ Ways Friends and Family Can Support You

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
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This resource provides over 30 specific and practical ways for individuals in recovery to ask for and accept help from friends and family. Designed to make navigating offers of support easier, it empowers your clients to focus on healing while fostering meaningful connections with their support network.
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Eval Tool

Neuro-FAST (Neurological Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists): Subtest of Skills of Independence

Print Resource — US Letter — 7 pages
AdultOTADLs/IADLsBowel/BladderBrain InjuryMental HealthNervous System ConditionsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSeating and MobilityStroke
Introducing Neuro-FAST: Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists Neuro-FAST is a time-efficient, therapist-centered tool designed to assess functional neurological abilities in acute and post-acute care settings. Each subtest is person-centered, incorporating Quality of Life (QoL) measurements, Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), and a family-friendly, customizable one-page summary for easy communication. The subtests can be used individually or combined to create a more comprehensive assessment tailored to your clinical needs. Version 1.0 is available for initial feedback as we work toward building a full suite of tools for speech and occupational therapy.
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Clinical Reference

Rebuilding After Stroke: Anxiety, PTSD, and the Path to Growth

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPMental HealthStroke
This resource equips therapists with evidence-based insights and practical strategies to address anxiety and PTSD in stroke survivors. From understanding common experiences to introducing trauma-informed care and mindfulness techniques, it provides tools to foster resiliency, promote self-efficacy, and guide patients toward building a meaningful “new self” in their recovery journey.
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Therapy Activity

10 Mantras for Rehabilitation Therapy

Print Resource — US Letter — 11 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryHealth Management and Self AdvocacyMental HealthNervous System ConditionsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
Empower your clients with these inspiring posters, designed to spark reflection and build resilience in therapy sessions. Perfect for displaying in therapy spaces, they can serve as conversation starters or personal affirmations to support clients on their journey to recovery.
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Handout

The Long Haul: Impact of Extended Wheelchair Use

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTAgingCaregiver SupportsMental HealthSeating and MobilitySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
Caregivers will understand the challenges that come with long-term wheelchair use with this resource, which touches on physical changes, mental health concerns, and diet considerations.
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Clinical Reference

Coaching in Rehabilitation Therapy

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
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This clinical reference describes coaching within the context of rehabilitation therapy and highlights coaching principles for behavioral change and goal setting. It is applicable across practice settings.
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