Strategies for Preventing and Reducing Psychological Problems and Mental Disorders among Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Communities

The majority of deaf people grew up in hearing environments, which have presented unique challenges and hazards to their socioemotional health. The aim of this study is to identify the mental health and psychological problems among individuals with hearing loss and to identify alternatives that can be done. This study is a narrative literature review employing the PRISMA framework. Journal articles were collected from Google Scholar, Crossref, and PubMed databases. The search results yielded 2000 research articles. After the selection process, 32 articles were eligible for review with Reports of included studies (11 articles). In this study, deaf people had experiences of psychological distress and mental health problems. Stress and anxiety are major issues for deaf psychological responses. Deaf mental health problems are body image and suicide. Deaf individuals had higher rates of depression, insomnia, anxiety, inferior quality of life, and emotional distress. It is essential to recognise the unique psychological challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss, such as stress, anxiety, and depression, to provide appropriate mental health support. Nurses can play a pivotal role in implementing interventions that address these mental health issues, improving the overall quality of life for deaf individuals. Strengthening interventions that can reduce psychological distress and mental health problems is needed to prevent long-term impacts on quality of life.