Mho Model

Occupational therapy has a number of models that give a framing reference to how therapy is implemented. One of these models is the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO). MOHO assumes that humans have an innate need for occupation which must be fulfilled to promote the wellbeing of a person, a population or community which is infinitely influenced by the environment (Scaffa, Rietz & Pizzi, 2010). MOHO suggests that a person is comprised of three subsystems being volition, habituation and performance capacity, all of which influence occupational performance. While MOHO is more complicated than this simple explanation, the emphasis of the model lies within an individual's (or group) motivation and the environment. Similarly, there are models of practice …show more content…
By using a combination of both models, an effective teen mental health promotion program could be implemented. For example, a high school could create an after school program dedicated to awareness about mental health for non-sufferers and a place for students who have mental illness to connect. There is a large stigma surrounding mental illness and it is imperative to begin teaching individuals younger to combat the problem. With the help of the TTM, the students would go through the stages of change to in order to combat the stigma. For example, one student feels uncomfortable around his classmates because of anxiety and is struggling in school. When they initially heard about the group, they didn't want to be involved, but then they decided to go to a meeting, then they decided to talk and be involved in all of the meetings and eventually, they could potentially begin to succeed in school with MOHO. MOHO would address the students volition, motivational barriers and self-confidence issues the student is facing, as well as educate other students and make the social environment more understanding. While this is just a rough draft of a potential health promotion program, it has merit in addressing the needs of mental health