The hidden magic of Occupational Therapy | Jill Martin | TEDxYouth@Haileybury

This was so great. I just got my acceptance letter into occupational therapy school last week as well ❤️ super thankful

Im one year into speech and language therapy but have been considering OT for a few months now, this career moreso fits my core vaules and beliefs ! Empowering people and helping others to live the best lives they can.

currently undergoing this with an OT. feeling lucky to have her helping me.

Occupational Therapy is a scam. Mental Health Occupational Therapy is a scam too. Pay for these jobs comes from insurance companies and government agencies, using someone else's money(the tax payers and the insurance policy holders'). It is a way to pretend that you are something special , intelligent, well educated, technical, etc. It only works because of the money. No one would earn money and pay someone to do such simple normal activities. The reason it thrives is the money. Not the service or the knowledge in the practioners hands. Just the money, and the entire thing is floated that way. It began in the 1970s as another scam to get hold of massive amounts of money in government and insurance companies. Probably lawyers as well, as they often recommend it , to inflate a bill for an injury. It is completely unethical, yet it is "the elephant in the room" that no one talks about.

I’m must say, I am an acute care occupational therapist, however I always incorporate mental health with all I do. Even when other healthcare professionals wrote off my patients as invalid I can always illicit a response and start the patient to respond to life again

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It's been a year! Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to watch my talk and for all the wonderful, encouraging comments. I am still working hard to make mental health OT a standard treatment option for all. Many thanks for all the support, Jill.

After hearing this and hanging on Jill's lips I started researching how to become an OT after 20 years working as an artist and teacher. I finally found what I was searching for a life time. Once I understood what being an OT means, my soul got rest. Finally.Jill opened a WORLD to me. In October I will start my studies. Thank you for THIS video! Thank you so much, Jill Martin!

After hearing this talk, I’ve never been so proud to be a mental health OT. Thank you so much for this piece! ❤

A little after my autistic diagnosis was done I then got in contact with NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) it’s based in Australia. NDIS is a company that funds people with permanent significant disabilities and help them get out into the community to be more independent and accessible.

I’m not sure if that made sense. Please tell me if what I said in this comment made any sense because I’m not too sure.

But anyway I now have a 3 year plan and in the plan it says that I can have a occupational therapist (among other things).

And I wasn’t sure as to what is a occupational therapist. So I did research, and I’m still unsure as to what the occupational therapist is suppose to do for me..

But I have an idea as to how a occupational therapist could help but.. I just can’t comprehend what I could do with them..

Just talked with a fellow neurodiverse parent about all the wonderful things OT has done for our kiddos and she was like “I thought it was just for handwriting!” It is not ❤ y’all are wonderful !

Well done Mat for getting through it all. Wish you are better now and be at peace with your autism. 💖💪🌺

My mom is an OT. Like, it’s not her job…it’s her calling. She has coached, charmed, and connected with so many during, through, and beyond many types of struggles w both mental and physical health hurdles by honing in on personal strengths and goals. Hopefully I’m her fave patient. If not, I’m her longest running and most devoted.
You guys do so much in such neat ways. Thanks to you all…
But mostly my mom.

What a beautiful speech. The world really needs more of OTs.
I was wondering if you have any program or forum you've started up for training the upcoming OTs.
It has always been my passion to become an Occupational therapist and help solve life problems.
Hope to get a response from you.

Great work Jill!

What an excellent talk...thank you. It's my daily struggle to make other practitioners realise the benefit of mental health OT. Mind, Body Wellness, functionality in the things that matters to you is my goal achievement as an OT.

Mental health OT is so needed in this world what a great talk. Inspiring for an OT trying to find his footing in this career field

i'm in my second year of my OT doctorate program and have always felt passionate about mental health. part of me wants to explore it but is also nervous to do so. this talk was inspiring!

so inspiring! Ask for Occupational Therapy!

Wow, I'm captivated by this talk!

I'm using this as my "opener" for my OTD Psychosocial course!!!

This makes me even more proud and motivated to be an Occupational Therapist.

GO JILL!!
As a mental health OT for 40 years, it is truly inspiring to listen to Jill! You are an inspiration for the field!

Loved it!!!

Can I be both a mental and physical occupational therapist....I think I saw a degree like that but it was in another country

Beautiful talk 💝 Loved it

Brilliant!

This is lovely! I left direct patient care as an OT June 2021. Oh how I wish OT mental health was like this in the US !!!!!!!

Thank you for reminding the world that OT is a core component of mental health that had gone by the wayside for the most part when reimbursement for it dried up. It's making a comeback and is making a difference in the lives of many.

Not all occupational therapy is mental health. Also, you never patronise people when you play Uno.

Currently at a crossroads in life - almost a year out of undergrad, enjoying mental health work but wishing I could use my creativity more and make my own decisions - and this week is the first time I've heard that I might enjoy OT work. Just watched this talk and I felt chills. This could not be a more perfect career for me. I can't wait to keep exploring deeper!

This is so inspiring! I love the business model she has created, as well as the utilization of OTA’s to accomplish her mission!

I can't wait to be admitted

WOW! this is the reason I decided to train as an OT!!! I'm currently undertaking a mental health placement and everything you've said here resonates with me!!! I want to specialise in mental health so hearing this talk affirms all my reasons and more! for doing so!!!

Thank you for this talk!

Great talk about mental health and kudos for raising awareness about occupational therapy!

Fantastic! So good to see more OTs getting the word out there about the power of occupational therapy.

I work with two MH OTs in the community and the work they do with service users is amazing, dynamic, creative, empathic.

Best description of the essence of OT I could find on-line. THIS is OT in Mental health, Paeds, Pain, Physical rehabilitation, Geriatrics

Delighted..to listen to your talk...I am retired OT....very effectively presented. Voice variety. Tone..excellent.clear and well articulated

What a wonderful, inspiring and important talk. Jill sums up the philosophy and impact of mental health OT so succinctly, it's fantastic to see her advocate for the profession and increase the awareness and understanding of what we do.

What a fantastic talk by Jill Martin. Jill is an inspiration, and it's great to see mental health OT getting the attention it deserves.

Finally! Occupational Therapist are not just glorified CNAs. We are a holistic type of therapy!

This was so interesting, I have witnessed first hand the power of OT and of Jill herself and can say with conviction that it really does have the power to turn peoples lives around.

A fascinating talk by Jill. Really opened up my eyes to the possibilities of mental health occupational therapy.

Great talk. Didn't realise the extent of mental health occupational therapy. Definitely know some people who could benefit.

Such an important topic and informative talk from my incredible colleague Jill Martin the leading mental health occupational therapist in the UK.