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.

The Dynamic Use of the Kawa Model: A Scoping Review (2022)

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This scoping review considered articles published in peer-reviewed journals or unpublished dissertations and theses that directly investigated the use of the Kawa model. A total of 10 research articles and three unpublished dissertations met the criteria and were critically reviewed for thematic analysis.  The thematic analysis identified the following themes regarding the Kawa model and […]
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Handout

Coping Skills

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
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This handout covers a variety of coping skills that can be used for those struggling with their mental health, as well as difficulty coping with illness and/or injury.
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A Systematic Review of the Effects of Horticultural Therapy on Persons with Mental Health Conditions (2017)

AdultOTChronic PainDementiaMental Health
Horticultural therapy (HT), defined in this review as using plants as a therapeutic medium by a trained professional, including occupational therapy practitioners, to achieve a clinically defined goal, includes any use of gardening techniques within a therapeutic program. This review addressed the following question: Do individuals with a mental health condition who receive HT significantly […]
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“Putting the Occupation Back in Occupational Therapy:” A Survey of Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ Use of Gardening as an Intervention (2014)

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Gardening has been equated with positive health outcomes for individuals with physical and mental health issues, and the benefits have been shown to transcend socioeconomic, educational, and cultural boundaries, and to be a cost-effective therapeutic activity. Ninety-one occupational therapy practitioners across all practice settings initially responded to a 15-question survey developed by the authors, but […]
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Clinical Reference

Gardening with OT

Print Resource — US letter — 3 pages
AdultOTADLs/IADLsBalance/Vestibular/FallsBrain InjuryMental HealthNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource covers ways to incorporate gardening into functional therapy.
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A Systematic Review of the Effects of Horticultural Therapy on Persons with Mental Health Conditions (2017)

AdultOTChronic PainDementiaMental Health
Horticultural therapy (HT), defined in this review as using plants as a therapeutic medium by a trained professional, including occupational therapy practitioners, to achieve a clinically defined goal, includes any use of gardening techniques within a therapeutic program. This review addressed the following question: Do individuals with a mental health condition who receive HT significantly […]
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“Putting the Occupation Back in Occupational Therapy:” A Survey of Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ Use of Gardening as an Intervention (2014)

AdultOTBalance/Vestibular/FallsBrain InjuryDementiaMental HealthOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjurySports and Exercise
Gardening has been equated with positive health outcomes for individuals with physical and mental health issues, and the benefits have been shown to transcend socioeconomic, educational, and cultural boundaries, and to be a cost-effective therapeutic activity. Ninety-one occupational therapy practitioners across all practice settings initially responded to a 15-question survey developed by the authors, but […]
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Therapy Activity

Growth Mindset

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
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This handout covers the growth mindset which can be used to improve motivation and self-esteem during the rehabilitation process.
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Therapy Activity

Emergency Preparedness with a Disability

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPAgingAphasiaBrain InjuryBurn CareCancerCardiovascular DiseaseCaregiver SupportsChronic PainDementiaDiabetesDysphagiaMental HealthNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeVision
This handout covers different elements of being prepared for emergency situations given changes due to the new onset of a condition for a caregiver and/or patient.
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Handout

The Importance of Personal Hygiene

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
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This handout details why engaging in personal hygiene tasks is important for the client and is appropriate for people with cognitive impairments/delay or with mental health challenges.
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