 Beyond the well-documented benefits of regular physical activity, occupations that engender purpose, competence and self esteem may provide psychological benefits related to satisfying needs for meaning .Life conditions that limit or restrict participation in meaningful occupations (such as refugeeism or incarceration) or lead to participation in harmful occupations, (such as substance abuse, deviant or risky behaviors), can lead to “illness, isolation and despair,” or even death.However, participation in occupations shown to be beneficial or restorative can enhance health.