Children & Youth Mental Health Support
Occupational Therapy plays a significant role in supporting youth mental health by helping children and adolescents manage emotional, behavioural, and cognitive challenges that interfere with their ability to engage in everyday activities. Occupational Therapists work with youth to enhance their self-regulation, social skills, coping mechanisms, and overall mental well-being, all while promoting participation in school, home, and community life.
Interventions focus on improving function and independence through psychosocial, psychoeducational, cognitive, as well as sensory, mindfulness, and exercise based approaches.
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Our therapists use a combination of approaches and concepts, including those found within the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Behavioural Activation, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy frameworks.
Common areas an Occupational Therapists can assist with are, but not limited to:
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Managing ADHD and Executive Functioning Challenges
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Anxiety
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Challenging Behaviour & Social Communication Difficulties
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Depression
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Emotional Regulation & Sensory Processing
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Life Skills Training and Support
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Parenting Consultation
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Phobias
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Return to School and Post Secondary Education
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School Organization and Post-Secondary Readiness
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Stress Management
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Substance Dependence and Addictions
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Trauma and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Virtual Appointments Available.
Did you know that you can access a mental health support virtually through our online booking system? These appointments with our experienced mental health Occupational Therapists are conducted on a confidential virtual health platform. All you need is a private, safe place and a computer or phone to connect to the platform.