Dr. Supalak Khemthong
Psychosocial Occupational Therapist
otpop@windowslive.com
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Internal conditions (persons experienced being in
recovery): hope, healing, empowerment, and
connection
External conditions: implementation of the
principle of human rights, a positive culture of
healing, and recovery-oriented services
◦ services directed at symptom relief
 crisis intervention
 case management
◦ Rehabilitation
◦ Enrichment
 rights protection
 basic support
 self-help
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Community Based Rehabilitation, CBR + RM
◦ Club House Model – Need Program Evaluation
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Role of Peer Specialists
◦ Having Lived Mental Health Experience
◦ Develop Relationships with Clients – Need Staffs’
Trainings
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Teaching in mental health students
◦ MD, NR, OT, PSY, etc.
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Possible relationship between increasing
mindfulness and increasing work
engagement, but no effect for 6-12 months.
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Existing Programs
◦ Program evaluation for Effectiveness
◦ Evidence Based Practice
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Integration of Programs
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Purposeful Activities
Outcome Measurements
Period of Time, Staffing, Team building
Clinical Reasoning (Scientific/Procedural)
Role of Peer Specialists
Guidelines for Implementation