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.

Using the Science of Habits to Promote Healthy Behaviors Across Practice Settings

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Chronic diseases are on the rise, and occupational therapists can play a crucial role in addressing the primary risk factor for developing chronic diseases, personal behaviors. These personal behaviors, otherwise known as performance patterns, include habits, routines, rituals, and roles. Performance patterns can either support or hinder occupational performance and play a significant role in […]
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Motivational Interviewing: The Basics

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This course addresses the therapeutic intervention and rationale for the use of motivational interviewing. We describe the evidence base for motivational interviewing, identify the core principles of motivational interviewing, name the stages of change, and define S.M.A.R.T. goals.
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Physical and Mental Health Effects of Family Caregiving (2008)

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Caregiving is the role of providing for another who is unable to complete tasks independently. Frequently the term is used to describe caring for someone who has had a significant or permanent disability related to a health condition. The role of caregiver is frequently taken on by friends and family of the individual needing assistance. […]
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Organizational Workplace Mental Health: An Emerging Role for Occupational Therapy (2021)

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Previous research indicates an increasing interest among employers to address workplace mental health through organizational initiatives and that occupational therapists are beginning to consult on the topic. Evidence suggests that workplace mental health interventions at the organizational level can reduce stigma, improve manager knowledge, attitudes, and behavior related to mental health, as well as increase […]
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Sleep Habits and Routines of Individuals Diagnosed with Mental and/or Substance-Use Disorders (2021)

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This research consisted of three surveys that included demographics, participants’ sleep habits and routines, and overall quality of sleep as measured by PSQI. It also consisted of open-ended questions via semi-structured interviews with a smaller subset of the sample to further explore habits and routines associated with sleep. The researchers visited a total of six […]
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The Effects of Occupational Therapy and Psychosocial Interventions on Interpersonal Functioning and Personal and Social Performance Levels of Corresponding Patients (2016)

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Interpersonal relations and individual and social performance are important parameters of recovery or lack of recovery in psychiatric rehabilitation and were therefore used as outcome measures in this study. A total of 48 participants (receiving inpatient treatment for at least 2 weeks) served as the experimental group and took part in occupational activities designed by […]
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Improving Quality of Life and Depression After Stroke Through Telerehabilitation (2015)

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A prospective, multisite, single-blind, RCT was designed to assess the effectiveness of two home-based interventions on motor and nonmotor outcomes after stroke. Main criteria for eligibility included a unilateral ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke within the previous 6 months with some upper extremity (UE) voluntary movement as indicated by a score of 11–55 on the Fugl-Meyer […]
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Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Disorders on Quality of Life: A Meta-Analysis (2014)

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A meta-analysis was performed to examine the effect of CBT for anxiety on QOL. The figure below is a flow diagram of the study selection process. QOL measures used across studies included: The Quality of Life Inventory, WHOQOL- BREF, Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire, Life Satisfaction Index, Sheehan Disability Scale, Medical Outcomes Study, […]
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Rumination and Behavioral Factors in Parkinson’s Disease Depression (2016)

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Cognitive factors, such as rumination and symptom focusing, and behavioral factors, such as avoidance, accounted for the majority of depression variance. These specific cognitive and behavioral processes may be key psychological markers of depression in Parkinson’s disease and are important targets for evaluation and intervention. Results: 104 participants completed questionnaires measuring mood, motor disability, and […]
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Effectiveness of Diaphragmatic Breathing for Reducing Physiological and Psychological Stress in Adults: A Quantitative Systematic Review (2019)

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The objective of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing for reducing physiological and psychological stress in adults 18 years and older. The evidence reviewed suggests that diaphragmatic breathing can be used to decrease stress measured by both physiologic biomarkers and psychological self-report tools. 766 articles were identified and screened. Three full-text […]
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