Mental Health Special Interest Group

Welcome to the homepage of the Mental Health SIG which is a part of NZAOT. Members of NZAOT who have an interest in the aims and key activities of the group are invited to join.

The group supports and promotes occupational therapists working within Mental Health services. NZAOT encourages the sharing of information, expertise and skills by providing a national resource and networking system for its members.

If you are a member of NZAOT and would llike to join this SIG please contact the National Office.

Objectives

• To provide a network throughout New Zealand of occupational therapists with a special interest in mental health
• To facilitate the sharing and distribution of ideas and resources within the group
• To be an identifiable resource for NZAOT Council and Executive Director for issues pertaining to mental health
• To provide a forum to discuss occupational therapy issues in the area of mental health where concerns, which affect the profession locally, regionally and nationally, can be discussed
• To provide the opportunity to facilitate consistency on policies, procedures and issues nationally

Main activities

• Key contact is via Email discussion forum of the Mental Health SIG LISTserv
• Face-to-face meetings – as arranged
• In 2004/05 the SIG developed two position statements in the mental health area – see Position Statements

Contact

If you would like more information on the Mental Health SIG please contact:

Pam Schofield

E-mail: pam.schofield@cdhb.govt.nz

Phone: 03 339 1145