The Need for Occupation-Based Mental Health Interventions

School-wide mental health programs are expanding, and occupational therapists are uniquely positioned to collaborate with traditional mental health practitioners. By providing an occupational perspective, you can help students overcome mental health challenges that impact their school performance and participation in academic occupations.

A Flexible Compendium of Group Activities and Interventions

This resource is designed to support occupational therapy practitioners and students in providing mental health services in schools. The text is organized into sections that cover different aspects of mental health service delivery, including:

• Cases to help recognize the occupational impact of internalizing and externalizing behaviors
• A quick reference of common assessments and screening tools
• Occupation-based Tier 2 group protocols and data collection tool templates
• An online section for occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educators, featuring ideas for learning assignments, rubrics, and classroom activities

A Valuable Contribution to School Mental Health Initiatives

“Occupational Therapy Groups for Addressing Mental Health Challenges in School-Aged Populations: A Tier 2 Resource” highlights the critical role occupational therapists play in supporting school mental health initiatives. This resource fills a significant gap in Tier 2-focused resources, providing intervention ideas and tools to help you make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.