Service 05

Mental Health & Psychosocial Disability

Mental health conditions can affect routines, self-care, motivation, organisation, relationships, community participation and the ability to manage daily responsibilities. Occupational therapy focuses on how these challenges affect everyday function.

Make a Referral

What we look at

Assessment and support may consider:

Assessment is individualised. The areas considered depend on the person, the referral question and the purpose of the assessment.

01Daily routines and occupational participation
02Personal care and self-management
03Motivation and task initiation
04Planning and organisation
05Executive functioning and cognition
06Sensory and environmental factors
07Community access and social participation
08Sleep and daily structure
09Functional impact of psychosocial disability
10Support needs and Functional Capacity Assessments
11Strategies to improve independence and participation

What it may help clarify

Turn everyday information into a clearer picture.

How mental health affects daily activities over time
What helps or makes participation more difficult
The role of routines, environments and current supports
Practical strategies or supports that may improve everyday functioning

Getting ready

Useful information before we begin.

The person’s own priorities and preferred language
Examples of good days, difficult days and changing needs
Current mental health, community and disability supports
Relevant reports or recovery plans where available
The purpose and audience of any requested report

Start a conversation

Need Occupational Therapy support?

Tell us the everyday concern, the assessment being requested and any important timeframes. We can then review whether this service is an appropriate fit.