A psychiatric clinic for the deaf

From the increasing number of requests being received by the Deafness Clinic (as many in the first three months of 1981 as in the whole of 1980), it would appear there is a sizable minority in Canada for whom psychiatric and mental health services are not easily accessible in their present form. Not...

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Published in:	Canadian journal of psychiatry Vol. 27; no. 5; p. 384
Main Authors:	Pyke, J M, Littmann, S K
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-08-1982
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Community Mental Health Centers - organization & administration Deafness - psychology Female Health Services Accessibility Health Services Needs and Demand Humans Male Mental Disorders - diagnosis Mental Disorders - therapy Middle Aged Ontario Referral and Consultation Sign Language Ontario
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Summary:	From the increasing number of requests being received by the Deafness Clinic (as many in the first three months of 1981 as in the whole of 1980), it would appear there is a sizable minority in Canada for whom psychiatric and mental health services are not easily accessible in their present form. Not only does hearing impairment significantly affect language, communication and social skills acquisition, it also separates persons so affected from services that other Canadians take for granted.
ISSN:	0706-7437
DOI:	10.1177/070674378202700506