The 4th World Congress on Mental Health and Deafness, was held on 28-30 October 2009. These three days were dedicated to the exploration of the interdependent relationship between mental health and deafness. Over the next few weeks the papers that were presented will be collected and shown on this site.

The Congress was a transformational event that will have a significant impact on the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people. It promoted awareness of the mental health issues faced by deaf and hard of hearing people in Australia and lead a collaborative movement that brings together both the deafness and mental health sectors internationally.

New research was presented, investigating contemporary practice, delivering outcomes whilst demonstrating how deaf and hard of hearing people can be empowered, connected and achieving.

The Congress theme: ‘A Life to be Lived’, is in response to our focus on all life’s stages. The Congress featured presentations on infants and children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. We hope to create links amongst all participants, consumers, parents and professionals who united for this important cause.