Rehabilitation of the mentally ill is necessary to improve their quality of life once their active symptoms are reduced. When the patients are taught skills to form work discipline like candle making, paper bag making etc. it is called _____ therapy.

Occupational

The correct answer is Option (3) → Occupational

Occupational therapy focuses on training individuals in specific skills that help them become productive and self-reliant. Teaching mentally ill patients activities like candle making, paper bag making, or other manual tasks helps them build work habits, improve motor coordination, and regain confidence in functioning independently.

– Cognitive therapy addresses distorted thinking patterns.
– Social skills therapy helps in improving interpersonal interactions.
– Vocational therapy focuses more on career assessment and job placement, whereas occupational therapy is about developing skills for daily living and work.