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

Jill Martin is a Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Life coach, Master NLP Practitioner and Hypnotherapist.
Mental Health Occupational Therapy is often mis-understood and marginalised, many people have never even heard of it. Yet, it is a profession that began back in the 17 th century and remains integral to NHS Mental Health services.
Occupational Therapists offer a refreshing change to talking therapy, they assist people to identify the activities they need and want to do, figure out what’s getting in the way and get creative with their clients to problem solve and achieve productive, meaningful purposeful activity.
Essentially Mental Health Occupational Therapy focuses on getting on with life, achieving priority activities, whilst working on the treatment of
emotional distress.
Occupational Therapists hold a science-based degree and have a deep clinical understanding of all human pathology. Trained in learning disorder, Physical and mental health, Occupational Therapists offer a truly holistic approach.
In this talk Jill describes the power of this little known yet highly effective profession and calls for more people to recognise what it has to offer. Jill Martin is a Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Life coach, Master
NLP Practitioner and Hypnotherapist. After dedicating 18 years to NHS Mental Health Services Jill set up her private Mental Health Occupational Therapy Practice in 2018 and in 2020 she and Co-Founder Nicky Green, launched Purpose People Ltd, a company delivering Occupational Therapy (NOT Occupational Health!!) in London with a talented team of Occupational Therapy Assistants. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@user-ys8ec8rx8u]

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.

[@gosiame._m]

hello jill, i am a senior student in south africa and this video has made me come to a final decision about what i want to do in life

[@hannahpaul1988]

26years in&out of various therapies and today I learn MH OTs exist 🤯 Thank you Jill 👏

[@ketsiampebe537]

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!

[@mhenderson3407]

This is beautiful! Congrats! 🎉

[@PrivatePracticeGrowthClub]

Wow I could cry, welcome to the beautiful profession! All the best with your studies!

[@danabrown-biggs8000]

Thanks for your comment. How are your studies coming along?

[@saskiadenboer3239]

Goodluck in your studies!

[@user-jw5ie6dn7r]

I do love how education in OT helps us sneak in like ninjas, help patients feel seen and heard, and then we can help other staff members understand how to best engage to help people get better! Treat the WHOLE person and think outside of the box!

[@user-ms5rw4gv2k]

I'm sitting in the waiting room to see OT and watching you to understand and encourage myself to walk in ❤

[@seconrad1]

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.

[@MsGnor]

🥰❤ @seconrad1, you're definitely her favourite 😆 Lots of love to your Mom, she sounds awesome! 💋

[@seconrad1]

@@MsGnor I took a screenshot of your reply to show Mom. Your response will be remembered. Blessings, joy, and health be yours!

[@MsGnor]

@@seconrad1 🥰😍🌈💖✨

[@wellbeingadvocate]

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

[@JM-ze2nh]

Hi there, this is Jill - thanks so much for watching and for the comment! :)

[@freepalestinanow]

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[@meganburbage1232]

What are CNAs?

[@luzbrv]

I’m in OT school right now. Taking classes with the MD and DPT students. We are all in this together.

[@sweetiediana3944]

I’ve been a COTA for twenty five years and I’m hitting that midlife crisis of what to do……..

[@gwenuy3153]

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

[@gavinsymes-wizardot]

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

[@randyrodriguez2983]

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

[@joanfeder7897]

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!

[@kristalvelick3241]

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

[@jessisdoingherbest]

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!

[@millicentboaduo1963]

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.

[@jodi-kayelandry2479]

Wow, I'm captivated by this talk!

[@Claudia-yc8xk]

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.

[@chaimcutler7570]

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!

[@kathryndivirgilio5296]

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.

[@imanibryant9560]

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

[@annemadeleinscherer633]

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

[@elliemarie3828]

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 !

[@SarahHotchkiss]

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!

[@therespectedlex9794]

Creative?

[@anyaaggarwal7833]

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.

[@jimcurley4923]

Help please, I'm àn ot and need help to get restarted to be a helper. How may we connect.

[@jokaye1893]

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.

[@therapychic8131]

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.

[@freepalestinanow]

aw

[@susanneadamson9882]

so inspiring! Ask for Occupational Therapy!

[@davecooper5874]

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

[@johnhenesey8438]

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

[@chrisdaly8026]

Great work Jill!

[@onlinemusiclessonsadamphil4677]

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

[@tongaichichaya4181]

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

[@kajolpoladia6345]

Beautiful talk 💝 Loved it

[@clarenorman582]

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

[@smmonster2665]

Loved it!!!

[@mariabuttazzoni243]

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

[@jerryugodu3327]

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.

[@stephaniephares4658]

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

[@user-ys8ec8rx8u]

Wow! Did it go down well Stephanie? I am honoured!

[@OTDUDE]

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

[@corinnerubin7552]

Brilliant!

[@raphiew]

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 !!!!!!!

[@freepalestinanow]

Hi why did you leave

[@raphiew]

@@freepalestinanow Hello ! Well I have been an OT for almost 23 years. I have seen a lot - some great and some not, it was time to leave, for now.

[@toweringdaddy-qy7if]

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

[@toweringdaddy-qy7if]

i'm going for a learning disability but have found my medication to make me even more reclusive. how would an OT help me to foster a social life?

[@wendyfrimin-price254]

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

[@JM-ze2nh]

Thank you Wendy!

[@chepkiruimonica6087]

Amazing 🌹🌹

[@deborahadedoyin8620]

I can't wait to be admitted

[@1225elb]

NICE

[@arshiyatorkian9283]

❤

[@ginnymay8965]

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..

[@daakowa]

Hi Ginnymay, yes, I understood all that you wrote perfectly. To your question. if you decide to take the step of reaching out to an occupational therapist, I believe they will become a support person to help YOU live exactly the life that you want to live.

[@nope4309]

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

[@tiamarthamaria]

It is one profession with the opportunity to work in many different fields.

[@user-ys8ec8rx8u]

Yes you sure can

[@therespectedlex9794]

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

[@user-ys8ec8rx8u]

You are correct! The reason for talk is that not many people realise OTs work in mental health as well as physical. I hope you liked it and I agree - never patronise people full stop. :)

[@therespectedlex9794]

@@user-ys8ec8rx8u Nice to have the personal touch Jill, thank you.

[@donaldmichael9840]

The video comes across as a 1970’s ABC After School Special. Sweet, but not relevant to professionals who work the daily grind of clinical work. OT is a dying profession. Glad I left.