Professional Background: Since 2014, my Occupational Therapy journey has spanned diverse healthcare settings – orthopedic wards, A&E, forensic mental health placements, and learning disability centers. Originating as a mental health practitioner at Langdon Hospital, I transitioned seamlessly into my current Occupational Therapy role. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: Specializing in promoting mental well-being through meaningful occupation, I enable individuals in daily activities, provide education for new skills/strategies, foster recovery, and prevent mental health deterioration. My interventions span education, work, skills training, and cognitive remediation for enhanced health outcomes in mental health challenges. Key Focus Areas: •Early Intervention & Prevention in Mental Health •Tailored Self-Management Strategies •Occupational Balance & Holistic Well-being What Sets Me Apart: •Unique patient centred ways to implement Therapeutic Techniques & Assessment Tools •Passionate about Patient-Centered Care & Community Engagement How I Make a Difference: •Empowering individuals to self-manage well-being through personalized interventions. •Integrating patient values, interests, and meaningful occupations into approaches for effective care. • Proactive in early intervention, prevention, and fostering occupational balance. Interests: Holistic Patient Well-being, Self-Management Empowerment 1.Lifestyle Change: Adapting to lifestyle shifts impacting mental health. 2.Managing Long-term Health Conditions: Coping with health conditions affecting daily well-being. 3.Mental Health Conditions: Seeking OT for anxiety, depression, or adjustment disorders. 4.Stress Management: High-stress individuals needing effective strategies. 5.Behavior Change: Support for mental health-related behavior change. 6.Motivation: Assistance for motivation affecting activities. 7.Chronic Pain/Fatigue Management: Coping with pain or fatigue affecting daily life. 8.Self-management Tools/Skill Development: Developing skills for overall well-being. 9.Education and Upskilling Coping Strategies: Learning coping skills for life challenges. 10.Emotional Regulation Skills: Seeking support in developing emotional regulation. 11.Mindfulness Skills: Incorporating mindfulness into daily routines. 12.Lifestyle and Routine: Managing challenges in lifestyle and routine. 13.Encouragement to Engage in Meaningful Activity: Support for meaningful activity engagement. 14.Sleep: Occupational-based support for sleep impact. 15.Wellness and Prevention: Seeking guidance for proactive wellness strategies