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Mental health
refers to a person's psychological well-being
and his or her ability to cope with the stress
and strains of everyday life. Persons with
mental health problems find it difficult to
fulfil the tasks and responsibilities of their
life roles. Common mental health problems
include:
Depression
Schizophrenia
Behavioral problems
Anxiety disorder
Substance abuse
Eating disorders
Occupational therapists facilitate acquisition
of adaptive skills through the following:
Cognitive, behavioural, family and group psychotherapy
Social skills training
Life skills retraining
Stress management
Alcoholism treatment and smoking cessation
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