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  • Title: Referrers' use and views of specialist mental health services for deaf children and young people in England.
    Author: Beresford B, Clarke S, Greco V.
    Journal: J Ment Health; 2010 Apr; 19(2):193-201. PubMed ID: 20433327.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Deaf children are at greater risk of mental health problems than hearing children. Generic child and adolescent mental health services cannot be expected to have the expertise to work with these children. Three teams in England currently provide specialist mental health services to deaf children. AIMS: The research sought to explore referrers' views of these specialist services. METHODS: Interviews and a postal survey were used. RESULTS: Referrers were very satisfied with the service and identified the features of the service which supported positive outcomes for users. Access was, however, a significant problem. Referrers suggested developments to the service should incorporate preventive work and cascading of skills to other professional groups. CONCLUSIONS: Deaf children require services which are expert in deafness and mental health, and the findings suggest the specialist services are achieving this. Resolving issues of access and widening its remit are desirable ways forward in any future development of the service.
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