‘Not Just for Kids!’: Feasibility of Sensory Regulation Interventions for Occupational Participation With Serious Mental Illness

Key Points

• The sensory regulation program showed significant improvement in social participation for adults with serious mental illness, indicating its effectiveness.
• Results indicated a strong need for mental health occupational therapy to support ongoing interventions and enhance occupational engagement.
• A trial for a 4-week sensory regulation program was conducted, demonstrating feasibility and positive outcomes for participants.
• The findings support further exploration into sensory regulation strategies for improving occupational participation in this population.