Availability of Mental Health Services for Individuals who are Deaf or Deafblind

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Availability of Mental Health Services for Individuals who are Deaf or Deafblind

A survey of state mental health agencies found that a majority have no specific policy or procedure regarding how to provide mental health services to persons who are deaf or who are deafblind. Agency representatives report that staff lack knowledge of how to provide mental health services to persons who are deafblind and the agencies lack qualified interpreters. They recommend training for social workers and counselors to address best practices in working with people who are deafblind concerning communication methods and strategies, physical interaction, cultural issues, everyday life, sensory deprivation, ethics, use of an interpreter, and other general issues.
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February 10, 2017

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