<![CDATA[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.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thementalhealthotRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 12 May 2026 22:56:59 GMTMon, 13 Apr 2026 00:36:57 GMT60Jessica Nelson OTD, OTR/L<p>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.</p><p></p><p>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).</p><p></p><p>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.</p>episodicJessica Nelson OTD, OTR/Ljessica.elizabeth.nelson3@gmail.comno<![CDATA[S1 Ep. 2: Why OTs Belong in Mental Health & How to Move Research into Practice ft. Dr. Halley Read]]>Join host Jessica Nelson as she interviews Professor, Clinician, OT Advocate and Researcher Dr. Halley Read as they discuss Occupational Therapists role in Mental Health, how to translate research into practice, and more!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thementalhealthot/episodes/Why-OTs-Belong-in-Mental-Health-and-How-to-Move-Research-into-Practice-feat--Dr--Halley-Read-e2jmh9m52fa66e7-12c8-422e-b9f9-8ea19541fe5dWed, 15 May 2024 13:52:05 GMT<p>Join host Jessica Nelson as she interviews Professor, Clinician, OT Advocate and Researcher Dr. Halley Read as they discuss Occupational Therapists role in Mental Health, how to translate research into practice, and more!</p>no01:25:06S1 Ep. 2: Why OTs Belong in Mental Health & How to Move Research into Practice ft. Dr. Halley Readfull<![CDATA[S1 Ep. 1: Forensics & the Fellowship Experience ft. Mental Health OT Fellow, Kelli Daller ]]>Join host Jessica Nelson interview Johns Hopkins current Mental Health OT Fellow, Kelli Daller as they discuss Occupational Therapy's role in Mental Health, working in a forensics setting, practicing cultural humility, and Kelli's fellowship experience thus far!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thementalhealthot/episodes/Forensics--Cultural-Humility--the-Fellowship-Experience-feat--Johns-Hopkins-Mental-Health-OT-Fellow--Kelli-Daller-e2j3uqs10c1decc-b74d-4df9-82eb-752fa6f2d3e2Wed, 01 May 2024 07:00:00 GMT<p>Join host Jessica Nelson interview Johns Hopkins current Mental Health OT Fellow, Kelli Daller as they discuss Occupational Therapy's role in Mental Health, working in a forensics setting, practicing cultural humility, and Kelli's fellowship experience thus far!</p>no01:11:591S1 Ep. 1: Forensics & the Fellowship Experience ft. Mental Health OT Fellow, Kelli Daller full<![CDATA[S1 Ep. 5: Neurodiversity & Neurodiverse Affirming Care ft. Dr. Aaron Dallman and Dr. Caroline Welch]]>In this episode, host Jessica Nelson OTD, OTR/L interviews Dr. Dallman PhD, OTR/L and Dr. Welch OTD, MS, OTR/L to better understand what neurodiversity is, the history of treatment for individuals within the neurodiverse population, and what new ethical shifts are being made to provide neurodiverse affirming care.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thementalhealthot/episodes/Neurodiversity-and-Neurodiverse-Affirming-Care-feat--Dr--Aaron-Dallman-PhD--OTRL-and-Dr--Caroline-Welch-OTD--MS--OTRL-e2l6ro61ff3b613-57eb-4f66-a192-bf1d169a6af8Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, host Jessica Nelson OTD, OTR/L interviews Dr. Dallman PhD, OTR/L and Dr. Welch OTD, MS, OTR/L to better understand what neurodiversity is, the history of treatment for individuals within the neurodiverse population, and what new ethical shifts are being made to provide neurodiverse affirming care.</p>no02:04:09S1 Ep. 5: Neurodiversity & Neurodiverse Affirming Care ft. Dr. Aaron Dallman and Dr. Caroline Welchfull<![CDATA[S1 Ep. 4: How to get Referred to OT, When is it Appropriate to Refer]]>Join as host Jessica Nelson shares her background regarding Occupational Therapy as well as experiences she has had in healthcare trying to get an OT referral. In this episode, Jessica dives into explaining what an appropriate referral to OT would be by explaining Occupational Therapy's scope as well as direct access law and insurance requirements.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thementalhealthot/episodes/How-to-get-Referred-to-OT--When-is-it-Appropriate-to-Refer--and-Empowering-Clients-to-Take-Control-e2kq70o7c3a7a05-1e92-4ebc-9488-7a33ded17e74Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:21:49 GMT<p>Join as host Jessica Nelson shares her background regarding Occupational Therapy as well as experiences she has had in healthcare trying to get an OT referral. In this episode, Jessica dives into explaining what an appropriate referral to OT would be by explaining Occupational Therapy's scope as well as direct access law and insurance requirements.</p>no00:39:05S1 Ep. 4: How to get Referred to OT, When is it Appropriate to Referfull<![CDATA[S1 Ep. 3: Occupational Therapy's Role in Serving the Unhoused Population feat. Dr. Quinn Tyminski]]>Join host Jessica Nelson as she interviews Dr. Quinn Tyminski on her experiences serving the unhoused population. In this episode of The Mental Health OT we will explore OT's role in community-based settings, recent research Dr. Tyminski has conducted to inform her clinical practice, how she prepares her students to address the needs of a complex population and new and creative outlets for advocating for OT (including her TedTalk)!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thementalhealthot/episodes/Occupational-Therapys-Role-in-Serving-the-Unhoused-Population-feat--Dr--Quinn-Tyminski-e2k81bf7893b1c6-b4e9-4da9-93da-7e2663a5d545Wed, 29 May 2024 07:00:00 GMT<p>Join host Jessica Nelson as she interviews Dr. Quinn Tyminski on her experiences serving the unhoused population. In this episode of The Mental Health OT we will explore OT's role in community-based settings, recent research Dr. Tyminski has conducted to inform her clinical practice, how she prepares her students to address the needs of a complex population and new and creative outlets for advocating for OT (including her TedTalk)!</p>no01:21:17S1 Ep. 3: Occupational Therapy's Role in Serving the Unhoused Population feat. Dr. Quinn Tyminskifull