Mental readiness in rehabilitation (MR2): simple techniques for mental health integration
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Abstract
Mental health (MH) concerns are becoming more prevalent, though the current United States adult population remains more inclined to seek care only for physical conditions. Clients with physical dysfunction are especially likely to experience an
exacerbation of MH concerns. The skilled, holistic practice scope of Occupational Therapy Practitioners (OTP) make them well suited to address both physical and MH needs. This program, Mental Readiness in Rehabilitation (MR2), provides holistic care planning education to OTPs. The MR2 is a one-hour education program that provides the background on MH in physical rehabilitation and offers practical skills training the Mental Readiness Screening Tool and the corresponding MH toolkit. This program educates OTPs on convenient, evidence-based skills to embed MH interventions for more holistic, comprehensive treatment plans. Plans for program implementation, funding, and evaluation of the MR2 program are included, as well as intent for the dissemination of program findings to advance the base of evidence for OTPs as qualified mental health
practitioners.