Mental health issues often leave employers in a state of profound uncertainty. Unlike a broken leg or contracting flu, it is often difficult for others to understand what the individual is going through and what may or may not assist. Other health conditions can present their own issues if not handled correctly.
In this blog post, we will […]
The theme this year is: Reinforce, Focus and Energise
Monday 14th – 20th March is national nutrition and hydration week. The aim is to educate on the importance of hydration and nutrition for our body and mind. Here at KMA, we promote healthy living, which often comes hand in hand with recovery from ill-health.
*Please note it is […]
We have made it through another January, and I’m sure many of us have welcomed February with open arms.
January gets a bad name, doesn’t it? The weather is cold and grey and there doesn’t seem like anything to look forward to yet. Although this communal feeling of ‘sadness’ could be related to SAD (seasonable Affective Disorder) whereby the […]
Hydration is defined as replenishing a lack of water in the body and according to the NHS website, they recommend we drink 6-8 cups of water a day (roughly about 2 litres of water a day).
Read more about this here: https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/hydration
So what is the science behind being hydrated?
Drinking water is good for you, we […]
We hope you were able to enjoy the Christmas break with your loved ones. Although this time of year can be tricky for some, it is also an opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months, and well what a year we have all had.
Hopefully, the new year brings with it new goals, aspirations, motivations and although it is […]
In this blog post, we will be discussing what achievable goals are, why they are important and how you can create them for yourself.
In occupational therapy, we use this goal-setting strategy with clients, to reach milestones in their therapy, but let’s go back to the basics. Occupational therapy is the process in which we […]
We often write about occupational therapy in terms of what it is and what is the process. But what are the benefits of it? Kate, Shelley and the KMA team have a highly successful track record with their clients where they have gone to achieve amazing things. So in this blog we’ll be explaining a bit about the benefits of […]
Burnout – Let’s Talk About It
What is Burnout?
In 2019 ‘burnout’ was recognised by the WHO (World Health Organisation) as an occupational phenomenon. Burnout is a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion that is usually caused by exposure to excessive stress. This could be down to events in someone’s personal life, environmental factors or even […]
How often would you say you get a good night sleep? Although the definition of ‘good night’ will vary from person to person, it can loosely be defined as at least 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep where you wake feeling refreshed and revitalised. Albeit this is easier said than done, a good sleep schedule is imperative to our mental […]
Occupational therapy is a science-based degree in the healthcare sector. An Occupational Therapist will undergo 3 years of undergraduate study which includes, coursework, practical exams and placements within healthcare settings such as hospitals and within the community.
Having worked for a private occupational therapy consultancy for over 3 years now, I’ve learned a lot about […]
