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7 October 2025
World Mental Health Day 2025 – Connect with Your Community
Occupational therapists play a vital role in mental health – supporting people to engage in meaningful activities, build resilience, and stay connected.
25 August 2025
A grounded theory study: Mental health professionals’ perspectives on the involvement of police for people experiencing mental health issues
The research seeks to understand the experiences and decision-making related to mental health professionals’ involvement of police in adult community-based mental health settings.
9 July 2025
Exploring general practitioners' perspectives on Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Care
The aim of this research is to investigate general practitioners' perspectives on occupational therapy's role in mental health care, and the perspectives of occupational therapists providing services under the Better Access Mental Health Scheme (BAMHS).