Welcome

Welcome to my blog about sensory modulation in mental health. My name is Lucy Banks and I am currently in my final year studying towards a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. During my three years of studying at the School of Occupational Therapy at Otago Polytechnic, I have gained experience in a variety of settings. Mental health is an area that I have become passionate about, and is an area that I see myself working in in the future.

During my fieldwork placement in a paediatric setting, where I was working with children with sensory processing disorder, I was introduced to the concept of sensory modulation used in mental health. Originally, I was unable to differentiate sensory integration and sensory modulation, and was surprised at the concept of applying the same strategies to a different population. After learning more about sensory modulation, and due to my passion in mental health, I quickly became interested and eager to learn more.

Within this blog, I plan to showcase my learning of sensory modulation by drawing from a variety of literature, as well as using my own reflections. I am planning to keep it simple and only explore two strategies that I have found most valuable for improving recovery in clients with a mental illness.