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Author: Jess Nelson OTD, OTR/L

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Welcome to "The Mental Health OT" a podcast designed to inform, inspire and elevate occupational therapy in mental health. I'm your host, Dr. Jessica Nelson OTD, OTR/L. Join me every other Wednesday as I interview the field's leading clinicians, researchers, and professors and uncover the latest research and resources for occupational therapists. Whether you're an OT, a mental health professional, or someone passionate about holistic care, this podcast is your space to explore the intersection of occupation, identity, and mental wellness.
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In this episode, host Jessica Nelson OTD, OTR/L interviews Dr. Dallman PhD, OTR/L and Dr. Welch OTD, MS, OTR/L to better understand what neurodiversity is, the history of treatment for individuals within the neurodiverse population, and what new ethical shifts are being made to provide neurodiverse affirming care.
Join as host Jessica Nelson shares her background regarding Occupational Therapy as well as experiences she has had in healthcare trying to get an OT referral. In this episode, Jessica dives into explaining what an appropriate referral to OT would be by explaining Occupational Therapy's scope as well as direct access law and insurance requirements.
Join host Jessica Nelson as she interviews Dr. Quinn Tyminski on her experiences serving the unhoused population. In this episode of The Mental Health OT we will explore OT's role in community-based settings, recent research Dr. Tyminski has conducted to inform her clinical practice, how she prepares her students to address the needs of a complex population and new and creative outlets for advocating for OT (including her TedTalk)!
Join host Jessica Nelson as she interviews Professor, Clinician, OT Advocate and Researcher Dr. Halley Read as they discuss Occupational Therapists role in Mental Health, how to translate research into practice, and more!
Join host Jessica Nelson interview Johns Hopkins current Mental Health OT Fellow, Kelli Daller as they discuss Occupational Therapy's role in Mental Health, working in a forensics setting, practicing cultural humility, and Kelli's fellowship experience thus far!
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