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ABOUT PROJECT | FEEDBACK | AUSLAN INTRODUCTION | LINKS | RESOURCES |
| HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE AND MENTAL HEALTH | DEAFNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH | INFORMATION MENTAL ILLNESS | |||
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This project was funded by Qld Health (2003 -2004). The project sought to address four key problems for deaf and hearing impaired consumers accessing Queensland Mental health services. These four problems are: 1) access - communication barriers and lack of research in Australia into mental health needs of deaf people in Australia. 2) information / training for service providers - need for a resource base of information to distribute to service providers. 3) information for deaf and hearing impaired people - having access to the same amount and type of information. Use of clear language. Mental health education for deaf and hearing impaired communities. 4) training for AUSLAN interpreters - the need for sign language interpreters to have specific mental health training. This website is the result of an audit of current available information on mental health and mental illnesses. It is designed to raise awareness amongst mental health professionals, organisations and the deaf and hearing impaired population about mental health and mental illnesses. The site is an attempt to guide best practice in mental health service provision. The site does not seek to replace medical advise that people might need from a doctor, psychiatrist or other health care professional. Above all, this site aims to provide resources and information on mental health and mental illnesses. The site is intended as an educational tool for mental health workers and providers who liaise with deaf and hearing impaired people. ENTER THE DOORWAY |
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