Report: Innovations in occupational therapy mental health services in Ireland

The following reports offer innovations in occupational therapy practice in Ireland which provide examples of creative approaches to engaging clients in occupations. The ‘Sports for your wellbeing’ project reports a multi-agency initiative through the use of physical activity interventions for isolated clients and pre-discharge clients. The second initiative introduces vocational opportunities into a high security forensic unit with a project which involves caring for hens. The initial project led to engagement of residents in caring for their environment.