Mental health services for the deaf: an exploratory study of the aetiology, sources of information, and access to mental health services among deaf persons in Ghana

• Main Authors: Maxwell Peprah Opoku (Author), Wisdom Kwadwo Mprah (Author), Juventus Duorinaah (Author), Ebenezer Mensah Gyimah (Author), William Nketsia (Author), Lyla Adwan-Kamara (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The global burden of mental health disorders is on the increase, which has contributed to discussions on mitigation strategies. While mental health discourses in respect of access to services are still ongoing, there is limited focus on vulnerable groups. Deaf persons are at risk...