The therapeutic impact of occupational therapy groups on the activity participation of persons with major depressive disorder in an acute mental health setting

2 Clinical CEUs

Citation:

Meyer FM, Casteleijn D & Silaule O. (2024). The therapeutic impact of occupational therapy groups on the activity participation of persons with major depressive disorder in an acute mental health setting. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy. 54(2):18-26. Retrieved from https://sajot.org.za/index.php/sajot/article/view/847.

 

Objectives of this course

On completion of this CPD activity, the participant will be able to:

  • Describe the prevalence, symptoms, and sequelae of major depressive disorder (MDD).
  • Describe the role, goals, and treatment modalities of occupational therapy for individuals with MDD, particularly in acute mental health settings.
  • Discuss the Occupational Therapy Interactive Group Model, including its development, key concepts, and constructs.
  • Explain the application of the Activity Participation Outcome Model in mental health settings.
  • Analyse changes in activity participation among mental health care users diagnosed with MDD who attended occupational therapy groups during their stay in an acute private mental health setting.
  • Examine correlations between length of stay, number and type of groups attended, and activity participation among these mental health care users.

 

Instructions:

Progress to the lesson to begin reading the article. Mark this step complete once you have read the article.

You may then progress to answer the quiz. You only have three attempts at the quiz, so be sure to check your answers. If you score above 70% on the Quiz, you will qualify for 2 CEUs.

Once you have marked all tasks complete, you will be able to access your CEU certificate on your My Courses Profile.

HPCSA Compliance:

  • Your attendance will be submitted directly to HPCSA—no action needed on your part.
  • We recommend keeping a copy of your certificate for your records. It will also be stored in your profile for 12 months future reference.
  • Ensure your HPCSA number is correctly entered in “My Account” (without spaces). Incorrect numbers will not upload to their system.
You have until the 31st of December 2026 to complete this course.

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