"Hope can be found in our human occupations; it's what makes life purposeful and meaningful. It comes in many forms, but it lives within us. Hope becomes part of our identity and our creativity can keep it alive or revive it - in the darkest of times, when we need it the most." Written by Debbie Mace, an occupational therapist and carer, based in the UK. Participate here - or on-the-go, via The OT Hub app.

An infographic series on the importance of children cultivating skills to help themselves, in early school years. It explores development of core daily activities, including an in-depth look (with strategies) for:- Carrying my own bag, Dressing myself, Feeding myself. Created by Indonesian Occupational Therapist Ainun Meutia. Free access for OT+ Members via OT Downloads - or individual purchase, via Hub Store.

In the US, 11% of adults aged over 45 self-report some cognitive decline. Computer scientists and occupational therapists have integrated novel vision-language models to create a potential artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, that may help people remain independent for longer. "This is exactly what we want in the smart kitchen, because the way people complete tasks can be diverse." Upgraded to OT+? Get yourself updated on this and other health/social care-related news and stories, collated from around the world.

Practical, ready-to-use tools for paediatric therapists! A program designed to help guide all students aged 5-18, in developing key vocational and social skills. They are introduced to real-world scenarios and explore essential life skills - increasing independence, fostering self-awareness and enhancing their self-efficacy. This handbook and materials have been created by Liz Plumeri, MSOT, OTR/L.

A mixed-method evaluation was completed in 2025, of a home-based service delivery in Spain. This found that integrating an occupational therapist is both feasible and valuable; it 'improved interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centred care'. Highlighted challenges were initial role ambiguity and a lack of referral criteria. OT+ Members can read this study within the Vocation / Workforce research theme.

"I am a US OT working on a felony mental health docket - folks with serious mental illness, who have been arrested for or convicted of a felony and whom their attorney believes is in the situation due to mental ill-health... Are any of you using VR for any aspect of intervention? I know there are many behavioural coping skills apps, but I am more looking for interactive apps, to practice interview skills, communication and social skills, etc..." Connect here with Giuli and others (or via The OT Hub app), whilst also contributing towards your CPD for this month!​​​