Occupational Therapy resources

While it is common for people to become overwhelmed and stressed over the holiday season, when you deal with anxiety, this time of year can be especially challenging. The following are some tips on how to cope with anxiety over the holidays:

What is mental fatigue? Mental fatigue is the experience of feeling extremely tired and drained after doing activities that require mental energy.

As the leaves fall and the weather cools, many of us jump into yard work.

Throughout my career as a physiotherapist, a question that countless patients have asked me (and a question I was asking too) is “what is occupational therapy?”

What is an occupational therapist? Occupational therapists (OTs) work with people of all ages to overcome challenges that impact their ability to do the things that they want to do, need to do, or are expected to do in th

Stereotypes of those who identify men as “emotionless” and “strong” create a stigma around those who experience mental health challenges. Experiencing a mental health challenge or reaching out for support is not a weakness and does not m

Ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed or stressed through the day? Box breathing can help and can be done anywhere. Read on to learn about the benefits of box breathing and examples of how to do it.

Have you ever felt disconnected from others? Had trouble looking at something from someone else's point of view? Or do you find yourself in conflict with friends, family, or coworkers at times? You are not alone!