The Mental Health OT

Welcome to The Mental Health OT, a show dedicated to informing, inspiring and highlighting the meaningful role Occupational Therapist's play in mental health treatment. In this podcast, host Dr. Jessica Nelson is joined by various clinicians, researchers, and professors within the field of mental health to discuss all things health and wellness related. Whether you're an occupational therapist, a mental health professional, or someone passionate about health and wellness, this podcast serves to empower both clinicians and every day people aiming to better support others and themselves.

Dr. Jessica Nelson, OTD, OTR/L, is a mental health occupational therapist currently practicing in an acute psychiatric setting. In her role, she provides direct clinical care while also leading program development initiatives to expand and enhance mental health–focused occupational therapy services. She brings prior experience from working in a state psychiatric hospital treating patients with both civil and forensic backgrounds as well as completion of a mental health fellowship program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

During her time as a fellow, Dr. Nelson developed comprehensive clinical experience treating across a broad range of specialized psychiatric populations and service areas, including pediatrics, geriatrics, chronic pain, young adults, affective disorders, substance and alcohol use disorders, schizophrenia, general psychiatry, acute psychiatry, and eating disorders.