Building the Capacity of School-Based OTs to Address School Mental Health

Abstract

Abstract Date Presented 04/22/2023 This research reports on outcomes of a 5-month Community of Practice (CoP) designed to increase OTs’ capacity to address school mental health using the public health model. Quantitative comparisons revealed increased knowledge and perceived ability to apply a public health approach to address mental health. A discussion about implementing school-based mental health supports using the public health model and Every Moment Counts resources through an OT CoP is included. Primary Author and Speaker: Lauren Thomas