Consensus Statement on Mental Health and Deafness
Fri, 07/03/2008 - 11:56 — dsa800,000 deaf and hard of hearing Australians also experience mental health problems at some time. 
Congress Welcome Video
Mon, 18/02/2008 - 16:29 — dsa
Our welcome video highlights some of the issues that face Australia, leading up to the congress. It was first shown the at the 7th Congress of the European Society for Mental Health and Deafness. Use the "Read more" link to see the video.
In the News
Tue, 15/04/2008 - 10:39 — dsa
Recent articles on deaf, hearing impairment and mental health or related news stories;
The Two of Us: Ken Hames and Julie McElroy
Times Online - UK
I think I was a bit interesting because I’m deaf as well as having cerebral palsy. The fact that I have a twin sister who is able-bodied was also probably ...
Samaritans Rap Encourages Teenagers To Speak Out...
Medical News Today (press release) - UK
To reduce the stigma associated with mental health, and to encourage young people to speak about problems before they grow, Samaritans is releasing the rap song "1 in 10 (talk to someone)".
Deafness & Mental Health Project 2003-04
This project was funded by Queensland Health during 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:
Host City - Brisbane - Queensland, Australia
Sat, 08/03/2008 - 11:18 — dsaCome have a look and see what Queensland's Brisbane is all about!
Web Links for Brisbane
Brisbane Visitors Centre - Brisbane Information - Our Brisbane
Australia's "most liveable city", Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, the Sunshine State. While Brisbane is a vibrant but relaxed city with so much to see and do, it is also the gateway to the sun, surf and beaches of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. It's also only a short flight to the Great Barrier Reef, the Queensland Islands, Sydney or Melbourne.
Consensus Statement- comments are available after voting
