Question: What do the following have in common?
“The kitchen is a place of solace, where problems are solved.”
Nadiya Hussain
(British Chef)
“I just had an instinct that it [comedy] was the right thing to do.
It felt so natural to just talk to people and know there’s only going to be maybe two or three reactions – they’d laugh, get angry, or just stare me out.”
Fern Brady
(Scottish Comedienne)
“Getting away from everything, sniffing about on my own, was not only fuelling that curiosity and funding that fascination for nature. It was also giving me that comfort zone.”
Chris Packham
(British naturalist & presenter)
“I like going to the gym every day.”
Frank Bruno
(British former professional boxer)
Answer: All the above public figures have spoken openly about their mental health & all are describing occupations that are important to them.
What are Occupations?
Occupations are the activities that we need, want, or like to do, and give meaning, value & purpose to our lives.
Occupations and Mental Health
Changes in our mental health can mean we may struggle or feel unable to carry out our usual occupations.
For example, if we experience low mood, we may feel less motivated than usual, or if feeling stressed, we may find it difficult to concentrate and focus on what we need to do.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists support people to overcome challenges completing occupations, whilst ensuring you have the skills needed to do them. We also consider how the environment around you is impacting on this.
This may include adapting familiar occupations or together, identifying new ones.
Occupational Therapists offer an individual, holistic and person-centred approach, meaning that we will work towards what is important for you in a way that feels right for you.
Find out more about Occupational Therapy and meet the WTS Team of Occupational Therapists
Happy #OTWeek23
