Mind to Function
Mind to Function Blog dives into the world of mental health, cognition and functioning with a occupational therapy focused lens
- Bringing Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) to Where People Live: Lessons from Implementing Rural CRT
- If Cognition Had a User Manual (Written by an OT)
- The Quiet Power of Camping with Children: An Occupational Therapy Perspective on School Holiday Time
- Between Windmills and Pōhutukawa: Culture, Migration, and My Occupational Being
- Seeking Occupational Balance: Inside My Pressure Cooker
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Written by Wieteke Idzerda, Occupational Therapist, CRT Therapist For many people experiencing psychosis and other severe mental health challenges, recovery extends far beyond symptom reduction. While mental health services have become increasingly skilled at addressing symptoms, cognitive difficulties such as challenges with attention, memory, planning, problem-solving, and cognitive flexibility often remain unaddressed despite their significant…
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Written by Wieteke Idzerda, Occupational Therapist, CRT Therapist For as long as I can remember, I have often found myself reflecting on the invisible threads that shape who we are—not just as people, but as occupational beings. As an occupational therapist, I understand that what we do, how we do it, and why it matters…