An occupational therapist is a healthcare professional who helps individuals of all ages and abilities develop, regain, or maintain the skills they need for daily living and working, such as self-care, work, and leisure. They use a client-centered approach to identify a person's goals and needs, and then design and implement interventions to improve their physical, cognitive, or emotional abilities, and promote their engagement in daily activities.
Out-of-pocket expenses are the direct costs that an individual pays for healthcare services or products that are not covered by insurance, such as deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and other fees. They are an important consideration for individuals to manage their healthcare costs and make informed decisions about their medical care.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that cause significant distress and interfere with daily life. Effective treatments for OCD include cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication, and, in some cases, neurostimulation.
Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED) is a diagnostic category in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) used to describe a group of eating disorders that do not meet the full criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge-eating disorder. OSFED includes a range of disordered eating behaviors that can cause significant distress and impairment in an individual's life.