Online/Printable/Mailed - 4 Contact Hours - Description: Children experiencing, or at risk of mental illness can particularly benefit from occupational therapy to promote participation in everyday life, support the development of healthy family and peer relationships, and minimize emotional distress. This entry-level course provides occupational therapists and assistants a comprehensive overview of mental illness in children. Specific mental health disorders will be reviewed as well as its affect on the child's family. Lastly, specific occupational therapy interventions will be discussed, including prevention strategies to promote mental health.