Challenges of mental health interpreting when working with deaf patients.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this present paper is to highlight some of the issues faced by therapists and sign language interpreters when working with deaf patients.


CONCLUSIONS
Key issues include linguistic, interpreting and role challenges, and potential threats to the therapeutic alliance. Recommendations are made in relation to preparation strategies and training for sign language interpreters and therapists.
Cornes
Andy
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Rivendell Adolescent Unit, Thomas Walker Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia. andrew.cornes@liverpool.gov.uk
Napier
Jemina
J
D003638:Deafness / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012813:Sign Language