Occupational therapy is the application of goal oriented and purposeful activity in the assessment and treatment of individuals with psychological, physical or developmental disabilities.
Occupational Therapy is a profession concerned with promoting health and wellbeing through occupation. The primary goal of Occupational Therapy Department of CIIMHANS is to identify a person’s strengths and barriers of functioning and, in turn, enable them to participate in necessary and desired activities (occupations) and fulfil life roles.
Occupational Therapists are health professionals who work with you to increase your Independence in and satisfaction with the everyday activities and roles that give meaning to your life.
Gaining a better understanding of your mental health so you can take an active part in your wellness and recovery.
Developing the skills you need to live more independently such as shopping.
Cooking, budgeting, using public transport and home management.
Finding a routine that allows you to do everything you want or need to do in your life.
Learning how to cope with stress or anxiety.
Taking part in enjoyable activities.
Making friends and finding social support.
Returning or staying in work or education.
Taking part in the life roles that are important to you and define who you are.
Getting in touch with community groups or organisations because you are a unique person your occupational therapy plan will be designed with you taking into account what is important for your mental health and the quality of your life.
Occupational Therapists work as part of a team of mental health Multidisciplinary professionals. Our occupational therapists help to develop personal goals and to understand what is preventing from reaching these goals. They then support, using strengths, to achieve these goals.
O.T. Department in CIIMHANS is equipped with units for different type of activities for both male and female patients. The units which we have in our department are: