The Dignity of Risk as a Civil Right for People with Psychiatric Disability: A Role for Occupational Therapy

Time: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Location: Room 101B

Presenter(s): Lisa Mahaffey, PHD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Katie Hoelting, OTR/L, QMHP; Jamie Angell, OTR/L, QMHP

Content Areas: Mental Health; Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Target Audience: Intermediate-level

Course Description: This presentation will explore a role for OT in assuring people with significant mental health challenges are afforded their basic human rights within the mental health system.  Daily occupations come with risks but OTPs are trained to recognize the fit between capacity and the requirements of occupation and as such can support engagement through risk mitigation.

2023-IPC2 - The Dignity of Risk as a Civil Right for People with Psychiatric Disability: A Role for Occupational Therapy
2023-IPC2 - In-person Attendance
2023-IPC2 - Assessment

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