Exploring the value of #occupationaltherapy in #substanceuse - updated article :-) #addiction #drugs #alcohol #recovery @theOThub @RCOT_MH @RCOTWalesRegion

RT @RCOTPolicyWales: I am leaving @theRCOT in April. Going back to the NHS!! I'm quite keen to catch up with Welsh based members before I l…

3 substance use band 6 occupational therapist jobs covering North Wales health boards now finally available! Be part of developing this area of practice. Check the link for details: @RCOTPolicyWales @BetsiCadwaladr @theOThub @RecoveryCymru

Wonderful piece of occupation-centred work in an addictions service in this month's OT News 🙌 #occupationaltherapy #substanceuse #recovery #addiction

Checking out the #occupationaltherapy community on #Bluesky Why not join us?

RT @MaryHarveyOT: The countdown to #OTweek2024 is on! We’re delighted to announce an amazing line up of events coming soon to celebrate OT…

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@NoraDempsey3 It was fascinating. Helen is going to kindly share the presentation with us 🎥

'...participation in occupation-based activities increases perceptions of self-efficacy among adolescents with SUDs' - an integral element of #recovery, especially regarding volition or 'motivation' to change #occupationaltherapy #addiction #substanceuse

@sooshandy @CiaraMRyan @Gemma12360104 @JoanneCoutts_OT @moar_fiona @WaineEmma @NoraDempsey3 Thank you for the heads up Suzanne. Do you think there's enough advice in the disclaimer on this basis? I didn't go through to the questions. Hope to see you on the 19th if you can make it 🤞

A qualitative meta-synthesis of coping mechanisms as part of #recovery included: seeking social support, psychological coping strategies, spiritual experiences, professional interventions, & enhancement of awareness.

Free online conference focused on alcohol related cognitive impairment/ brain damage in an acute setting: #occupationaltherapy #alcohol #addiction #recovery

RT @Murphlemurph: Calling Forensic OT’s B6 & above with 2+ years’ experience to participate in my research project for MSc advanced OT. In…

Thank you to all the hard work from @RCOTWalesRegion bringing together a great event at USW yesterday. I feel better informed & better able to join and articulate the conversation around #EBD It was great sensing the real community between #occupationaltherapy educators Wales too

@InclusionGP I do miss that spectacular view. Makes me want to move to Plymouth for a 3rd time!

@Homelesslink have produced the '#Autism and #homelessness toolkit' which contains reference to autism spectrum disorder, as part of co- & tri-occurring condition with #substanceuse:

@alcoholchangeuk has some useful links to explore #alcohol use and #neurodivergence:

'a meta-analysis revealed around 23% of treatment-seeking individuals with SUD met DSM criteria for comorbid ADHD'