Occupational therapy
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A profession that involves using occupations for [bettering] health. Occupations are considered anything that someone likes to do or has to do, ranging from hobbies to self-care. It is believed that doing things, increasing ones independence and sense of self-worth, promotes health and will help people rehabilitating from a disease or illness, as well as those living with chronic medical conditions. Becoming an [Occupational Therapist] in the United States recently moved to an [entry-level] masters degree.
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a way of treating mental or physical illness by giving patients activities and helping them do things they want or need to do in their normal life
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