Mental Health & Well-Being
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
Decisions are made every day about deaf people’s lives without involving deaf people. This needs to change. The lived experience and knowledge of deaf community members must guide policy changes, strategic planning, and programs that are designed to reduce barriers…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Guides
Useful For: Families
Topics: Deaf 101, Mental Health & Well-Being
In this pandemic, health and safety is at the forefront of almost everyone’s mind. However, as we take measures to protect the physical health of the population, mental health is equally as important. Isolation, uncertainty, and a constantly changing environment…
Type: News
Categories All News
Deaf teenagers with stronger family support are more successful after high school. To succeed, deaf people need to be able to make their own decisions, communicate about their preferences, and advocate for their needs. This is called self-determination….
Type: Resources
Useful For: Families
Topics: Deaf 101, Mental Health & Well-Being, Other Access Topics, Transition
This publication provides information and resources about factors that affect students who are hard of hearing as they plan for or participate in postsecondary education and training….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Guides
This brief summarizes the research related to mental health care for deaf people….
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Mental Health & Well-Being, Research & Data
Deaf people experience the same mental health concerns as their hearing peers and, as such, seek out the same services to address these concerns. However, unlike hearing people, deaf people do not always find equitable access to mental health services….
Resource Type: Overviews
Useful For: Audiologists
Topics: Mental Health & Well-Being
