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Information gaps on the deaf and hard of hearing population: A background paper
URL: http://www.wiche.edu/MentalHealth/InformationGapsResearchPaper.pdf
A background paper on the information needs of deaf and hard of hearing populations, particularly in rural America.
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Meeting the mental health needs of persons who are deaf
URL: http://www.nasmhpd.org/general_files/publications/ntac_pubs/reports/Deaf.PDF
This report is the latest publication in the NTAC’s Cultural Diversity Series, which explores the mental health needs of an increasingly diverse nation. The report makes it clear that policymakers, planners, providers, and practitioners must work closely with members of the Deaf community to fashion programs and strategies that meet their needs and demonstrate a responsiveness to the issues of the Deaf culture.
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Suicidality and violence in patients with HIV/AIDS.
URL: http://www.hivguidelines.org/GuideLine.aspx?pageID=261&guideLineID=84&vType=txt
Guidelines for medical professionals on how to handle suicidality and/or violence in patients with HIV/AIDS.
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Suicide prevention for deaf/hard of hearing youth
URL: http://www.sprc.org/grantees/statetribe/2009/PDF/3DGross.pdf
Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grantee Meeting, January 5-9, 2009, Phoenix, AZ. Describes risk factors for the population group and suicide prevention activities at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf.
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Traumatic brain injury and suicide: Information and resources for clinicians
URL: http://www.sprc.org/library/TBI_Suicide.pdf
Information guide designed to help clinicians and care providers in their work with traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors who may be suicidal.
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