Mental health isn’t only a specialty practice area – it is foundational to occupational performance and teaching this across OT practice settings is crucial. In this 45 minute webinar, we’ll showcase OTu’s new Mental Health Simulations alongside the versatile Mental Health App. Dr. Kate Turner will illustrate how she uses these powerful tools together to teach psychosocial assessment, clinical reasoning, and therapeutic communication with confidence. Whether in class or in the clinic, this combo empowers learners to think like practitioners. Reserve your spot today!
Featured Speaker: Dr. Kate Turner
Dr. Kate Turner is a seasoned occupational therapist and educator. She is Program Director for the OTD program at George Fox University. Kate has been an educator for 5 years; in addition to teaching she held the role of Academic Fieldwork Coordinator. For over 10 years she worked in various practice settings, but considers older adults and home health her passion areas. She also enjoyed many years as a fieldwork educator. Her research areas focus on rural health, engaging students in active learning strategies, and international occupational therapy.
Featured Speaker: Sheila R. Krajnik, EdD, OTR/L
Dr. Krajnik brings over 43 years of diverse clinical and academic expertise to the OTu Team, specializing in adult neurological practice and gerontology. With extensive experience across various settings, she has held administrative and clinical specialist positions, contributed to research and advocacy efforts, and excelled in educating future OT and OTA practitioners.
00:00 Welcome & Introduction to Today’s Webinar – OTu Mental Health Resources & Strategies
05:29 Demonstration of OTu Mental Health Content: Diagnoses
12:46 Demonstration of OTu Mental Health Content: Evaluation
16:16 Demonstration of OTu Mental Health Content: Simulations
20:22 Dr. Kate Turner’s Background in Teaching Mental Health
28:26 Dr. Turner’s Insights into Teaching MH using OTu
42:47 Wrap-Up: May Webinars & Sheila’s Contact Information
43:51 Dr. Turner’s Insights into Teaching MH using OTu
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