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Hospital launches review into death of boy, 14 Robert Green collapsed in his parents' bedroom hours after leaving hospital

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Another avoidable death in an autistic teenager, another family whose voices were not heard

Hospital launches review into death of autistic boy, 14 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

This is the first I've heard of this news, although to be fair I don't often issue equipment in my current role #OccupationalTherapy

I'm also on Threads now, but there seems to be a more active OT presence over here.

Arameh Anvarizadeh smiles to the camera. They have dark curly hair and are wearing a pink silk blouse.

Congratulations to American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA's new president, Arameh Anvarizadeh! 💚

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Rachel Booth-Gardiner explores the absence of occupational justice within the profession and why inclusion means more than simply making space.

Read the full blog: https://loom.ly/vyDSWQU

#DisabilityPrideMonth

Hey #OccupationalTherapists 👋🏾

Which specialism/s have you never worked in but have been interested in? I've got a couple - palliative care, mental health rehab, wheelchair services

I worked very closely with #OccupationalTherapists as a mental health social worker, so I knew their approach was practical, holistic, and person-centred.
The way we function in our day to day lives is never purely physical. It’s also emotional, psychological, spiritual, and uniquely individual.
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Not surprised. Use it or lose it! #deconditioning

How the fuck would ANY ONE know that's police?! Tell me. In fact, prove that they are. How does this not create the ability for random masked men to kidnap people into vans in broad daylight??

In London, nearly half of the people sleeping rough are migrants.

People who have moved to the UK can face complex challenges to leave homelessness behind. Each person has their own story, skills & future hopes.

But how do we support non-UK nationals to find safe routes away from the streets?⬇️

Any other OTs think that a reliance on AI could cause de-skilling? Or am I being a luddite? Ecological and ethical concerns aside...

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Today is HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day (#HLTSAD), and we’re sharing some resources on #LongCOVID for people living with #HIV:

www.longcovidjustice.org/hiv-lc-risk

This resource comes from our Long COVID Essentials series, produced in collaboration with
@thesicktimes.bsky.social

An illustration of two people sat drinking hot drinks together. Text reads 'Profile-raising Café: media special. Join us to find out more about how to raise the profile of occupational therapy by working with the media. 1–2pm, Thursday 26 June.'

Will you join us at our next profile-raising cafe on Thursday 26 June? 🫖

In this session, we'll examine how to raise the profile of OT using the media. We'll also give you confidence in contacting the media and equip you with the tools you need.

Find out more: loom.ly/oXTOix8

The repercussions of Trump's ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are being felt across various health and science agencies.

In today’s episode, we talk about the ramifications of that order for science and medicine.

Listen here 🎧: buff.ly/Vdpz3oM

Glad to see a growing #OccupationalTherapy community on here!

Yikes I hadn't been on here for ages, following everyone back!

👇👇👇 @ot-expert.bsky.social

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#PersonalCausation
#SenseOfCapacity
#SenseOfEfficacy
One more question:
It looks like there's a lot of theory but not a lot of research regarding the importance of the above concepts for mental health - do you know of any relevant research? If so, please let me know.

❤️❤️ appreciate you!

I'm just a care coordinator but I do like this role. I see it as activism and advocacy as well as healthcare and hope to make a positive difference 👍🏾

'My autistic son had no safety net when in crisis' A family whose autistic son died after being taken to a mental health unit raise concerns.

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In the hours before his death, he was left naked in a room with CCTV cameras, but his family said the alarm was only raised after he was found unresponsive by staff

www.bbc.com/news/article...

#SocialConnection
#RecoveryThroughActivity
'In our everyday lives, we encounter people all the time and in all kinds of situations. We are continuously perceiving and interacting with others'
- Hamilton et al., 2005

Mental health careers workshop for ethnic minority students Come to this workshop for ethnic minority students and discover how you can take your first step towards a career in mental health!

⭐️ Do you identify as a student from an ethnic minority background?
⭐️ Have you ever wondered what kind of experiences you need to start a career in mental health research or clinical psychology?

FREE in-person event in London, Wed 5 Feb 2025, 12:00-2:30pm GMT

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mental-hea...

#OliversCampaign
If you work in health,care or education, its vital to document incidents thoughtfully Is your account factual or is it influenced by personal interpretation?
Reflect on what could have been done differently
Accurate, reflective documentation leads to learning and safer practices.

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me… or will they? https://buff.ly/41lPsRZ

Laura Hemming looks at our language use around suicide, mental health concerns and alcohol and other drug use.

#MentalHealth #Suicide #Alcohol #Drugs #Language #Consensus

Working in my first "generic" role and I must say I quite like it #UnpopularOTOpinions

#SocialConnections
#RecoveryThroughActivity
'Research reveals that people experiencing severe and enduring mental illness are amongst the most socially excluded in society (Koenders et al., 2017).'

Thank you so much, and likewise!