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[Deaf patients in psychiatry].

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¹Klinische Abteilung für Sozialpsychiatrie, Universitätsklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Medizinische Universität Wien, Allgemeines Krankenhaus der Stadt Wien, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Wien, Österreich, matthaeus.fellinger@meduniwien.ac.at.

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Prelingual deafness significantly impacts language, cognition, and psychosocial development, affecting nearly 1 in 1000 people. Addressing communication barriers and improving mental healthcare access for the deaf community is crucial.

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Area of Science:

Medical Science
Psychology
Sociology

Context:

Prelingual deafness affects 1 in 1000 individuals, leading to significant developmental challenges.
Communication barriers hinder access to education and societal participation for the deaf population.
Sign language serves as a vital socio-cultural connector for deaf communities.

Purpose:

To review the multifaceted consequences of prelingual deafness.
To highlight the disparities in mental health disorder prevalence and care access for deaf individuals.
To explore strategies for improving mental healthcare accessibility in alignment with disability rights.

Summary:

Prelingual deafness presents complex challenges in language, cognitive, and psychosocial development.
There is a notable gap between the high incidence of mental health issues in the deaf population and their access to specialized care.
The review identifies communication barriers as a major obstacle to mental healthcare services.

Impact:

The findings underscore the urgent need to address mental health disparities faced by individuals with prelingual deafness.
Implementing services with specialized signing professionals and interpreters can enhance mental healthcare accessibility.
This research supports the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by advocating for equitable care access.