08 May Pediatric SIG – OT in Mental Health Promotion, Prevention and Intervention
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Date/Time
Date(s) - May 8, 2025
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Categories
Occupational Therapy’s Distinct Value in Mental Health Promotion, Prevention, and Intervention with Children and Youth
Session Objectives:
- Learn about Every Moment Counts and its relevance to mental health promotion, prevention, and intervention with children and youth
- Explore the distinct role of occupational therapy in supporting mental health and well-being in children and youth
- Recognise the importance of fostering participation in occupations and interactions that promote positive mental health throughout the day
Date: 8 May 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 7.30 – 8.30 PM
[Registration starts 7.15 p.m.]
Platform: Zoom (Online)
Fees:
- Free for SAOT members
- $20 for SAOT non-members
Speaker: Professor Emerita Susan Bazyk, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Speaker Bio:
Professor Emerita Susan Bazyk is an occupational therapy researcher and practitioner who has devoted her career to addressing child & youth participation and mental health in schools, home, and the community. Susan is the founding director of Every Moment Counts, which was launched in 2012, This multi-pronged mentail health promotion initiative focuses on helping all chilclren and youth participate suacessfully throughout the day in acaclemia and non-aaademic settings, Susan has authored over 40 journal articles and several book chapters in leadling OT textbooks. As a Fulbright Speciaillst, Susan has presented on Every Moment Counts in New Zealand in 2020 and lreland in 2023.
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