beyondblue and Vicdeaf have produced the fact sheet "Depression in People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing" and Deaf Children Australia have recognised this important work by endorsing the factsheet.

As a key sponsor of the Congress, beyondblue is committed to well being of deaf and hard of hearing peopole and in producing material appropriate about depression and anxiety for them and the clients who work with them. Vicdeaf is also represented on our National Reference Group for the 4th World Congress on Mental Health and Deafness in Brisbane.

The factsheet is an outstanding example of collaboration, producing an important and effective response to the needs of people who are deaf or have a hearing loss. The sheet clearly explains why there is a greater likelihood of depression, how to check if a person is at risk, or has depression, and the steps that can be taken to move forward.

In another collaboration, beyondblue used the Congress's consumer story, Anne's Story , as an example of how difficulties can be managed with the right support.

The announcement of the fact sheet can be found here. The document can be downloaded at the bottom of the page.

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