The teen years can be challenging, with pressures from school, social life, and personal changes affecting mental health. Occupational therapy (OT) offers essential support by bridging the gap between home and school, helping teens manage their mental and emotional well-being.
How Occupational Therapy Helps Teens
Occupational therapists take a holistic approach, addressing the mental, emotional, and social challenges teens face. Here’s how OT can help:
- Building Healthy Routines
Establishing daily routines helps teens manage stress and find balance between schoolwork, relaxation, and social time. - Developing Coping Strategies
OT teaches teens practical tools, like mindfulness or breathing exercises, to handle anxiety and stress both at home and school. - Improving Focus and Organisation
Therapists work with teens to improve concentration and break tasks into manageable steps, reducing academic stress. - Enhancing Communication Skills
OT helps teens express their emotions and communicate better with family, teachers, and friends. - Promoting Self-Care
Teaching teens the importance of sleep, nutrition, and exercise helps them maintain both physical and mental well-being.
Bridging Home and School
OT plays a key role in connecting the support teens receive at home with the strategies needed for success at school. We collaborate with families, teachers, and school counsellors to create consistent support systems, ensuring teens can thrive in both environments.
Occupational therapy empowers teens to overcome life’s challenges by fostering better routines, coping skills, and communication. If your teen is struggling with the pressures of school or home life, Gen Health’s experienced OT team is here to help. Contact us today to learn more.
For more information on Occupational Therapy at Gen Health, please click here.
*Please note Mental Health OT at Gen Health is not a crisis support service. If you or someone you know requires urgent mental health support, please contact the area mental health service, South West Healthcare on 1800 808 284.
If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm, call Triple Zero (000).
24/7 support options include:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78
13 YARN: 13 92 76
Suicide call back Service: 1300 659 467
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
Open Arms: 1800 011 046
