What is occupational therapy?
Occupational therapy, or OT, aims to improve health and wellbeing through enabling participation in occupation (the activities, roles and routines of everyday life). Occupational therapists recognise that engagement in meaningful occupation can promote good mental health, assist recovery and help people achieve personalised outcomes such as being able to care for themselves, engage in work and leisure activities, and participate within the community.
Royal College of Occupational Therapists Website 2025
Occupational Therapy is a core member of the multi-disciplinary team within community and in-patient secondary care mental health service across Fife. Making use of Occupational Therapist’s specialist knowledge, skills and experience in occupation and activities, we work with adults aged 18 and over across the lifespan.
Occupational Therapists provide assessments and time limited interventions that focus on personalised goals. You may be seen individually or included in a therapeutic group where this intervention is indicated. As part of your treatment, you may be seen by an Assistant Practitioner, Clinical Support Worker or Occupational Therapy student, under the supervision and guidance of an Occupational Therapist.
Mental Health OT’s recognise the variety of reasons, where those experiencing mental health challenges, may find that their ability to participate in meaningful daily occupations has been impacted.
This impact can be seen in many ways, such as motivational issues, low self esteem, challenges with structuring time and balancing demands and activities within daily routines, and loss of roles. Additionally, physical, cognitive, and/or communication factors may also be compromised and inhibit independent coping and functional skills.
We also consider the Impact of your physical and social environment upon your wellbeing.
