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Life, Redesigned
“Nothing has helped me with my anxiety and my depression and my life more than occupational therapy," says Jennifer Hong, a psychiatrist and Keck School of Medicine of USC psychiatry fellow who has been participating in Lifestyle Redesign, a program supporting students to improve their mental health and everyday lives through meaningful routines.
Randomized study finds Lifestyle Redesign® occupational therapy generated $250,000 in health care savings for primary care patients with diabetes
Cost–benefit study finds preventative occupational therapy significantly decreased emergency department visits and hospital stays.
The results are in: Lifestyle Redesign® heals patients, wallets alike
Healthier daily routines can mean fewer hospital visits.
Occupational scientist Karla Ausderau joins USC Chan faculty
Ausderau’s research focuses on improving health and well-being of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.
From Destruction to ‘Dena Strong’
The Eaton Fire of January 2025 inflicted pain and loss on members of the USC Chan community. Now, hope defines their respective futures.
Kindred Spirits
A new mural painted by a renowned Angeleno artist, and the community-centered process to create it, both inspires and connects the Trojan Family.
Life Lessons Three Decades in the Making
Longtime guest lecturer Michael Sugar reflects on his 30 years of sharing perspectives and experiences with USC occupational therapy students.
The Bear Necessities of Entrepreneurship
For this alum, launching a small business was a combination of occupational therapy insights, parenting experiences and a willingness to dream big.
Trojan Family Q&A with Tina Dimopoulos
Tina (Sehremelis) Dimopoulos ’15, MA ’16, OTD ’17 is the founder of Pulse OT, in New York City.
