OT Educational Videos

Students at the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Occupational Therapy have developed a series of educational videos focused on health and wellness! Check out the topics to the series of videos below.

Kids Keeping Healthy

• Low Energy Exercises (~14 minutes)
• High Energy Exercises (~8 minutes)
• What is Mindfulness? (~10 minutes)
• Let's Get Mindful! (~13 minutes)

Prenatal and Maternal Care for New Mothers

• Before Birth (~12 minutes)
• Tips for New Moms (~16 minutes) 

Helping a Child Who is Falling Behind Academically

• For Young Kids (birth to preschool) (~28 minutes)
• For School-Aged Children (~10 minutes)

Trauma Informed Care

• What is Trauma? (~15 minutes)
• How to Help Yourself and Others who have Experienced Trauma (~12 minutes)

Intergenerational Care

• Physical Changes that Occur with Aging (~14 minutes)
• Mental Health and Healthy Relationships (~20 minutes)

Kids Brain Breaks

• For Individuals (~11 minutes)
• For Groups (~8 minutes)

Kids Social Skills: Pandemic Edition 

• Socializing Through the Camera (~14 minutes)
• Socializing Back in School (~12 minutes)

Mental Health Mindfulness

• Depression: Types, Signs, Symptoms, Treatment and Resources (~21 minutes)
• How to Maintain a Positive Attitude (~16 minutes)

Leading a Nutritious Life

• Kid-Friendly Healthy Recipes (~9 minutes)
• Healthy Eating on a Budget (~16 minutes)

Creating a Healthy Headspace

• Accessing Mental Health Care in the Homewood Community (~12 minutes)
• Addiction and Substance Abuse Crisis Management (~11 minutes)

Combating Social Isolation for Older Adults

• Tips and Resources (~14 minutes)

Making Remote Learning Easier for Kids and Parents

• Setting Routines (~11 minutes)
• Creating a Home Workspace (~10 minutes)