Deaf individuals experience the same mental health concerns as their hearing peers and, as such, seek out the same services to address these concerns. However, studies have discovered that deaf people experience mental health issues at nearly twice the rate of the general population and do not always find equitable access to mental health services.
As deaf individuals transition from high-school to postsecondary life, mental health and well being are important areas for professionals and families to focus on prior to graduation. Considerations should be made as to what support the deaf individual may need post-high school to lead a healthy, independent life. The following resources highlight the challenges that deaf individuals have with mental health and accessing care.
As deaf individuals transition from high-school to postsecondary life, mental health and well being are important areas for professionals and families to focus on prior to graduation. Considerations should be made as to what support the deaf individual may need post-high school to lead a healthy, independent life. The following resources highlight the challenges that deaf individuals have with mental health and accessing care.
Special Topics: Mental Health & Well-Being
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Leading the Way: Eight Strategies for Deaf Communities to Enact System Change
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Self-Care as Part of Mental Health
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Mental Health Services
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Family Support for Deaf Teens
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Role Models as Facilitators of Social Capital for Deaf Individuals: A Research Synthesis
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Mental Health Care for Deaf Individuals: Needs, Risk Factors, and Access to Treatment
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Late-Deafened Individuals: Implications for Postsecondary Outcomes
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Family Context: Understanding the Importance of Siblings