SOME SIGNIFICANT MENTAL HEALTH FACTORS OF BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN SOUTHWEST SERBIA

There have been many practical and theoretical solutions for improving the quality of life of the blind and visually impaired and their integration into society and contribution to it. However, the results have not proven to be noticeable or significantly better as time passes. This fact can be an indicator of various factors that can cause low life quality or inability to integrate. Working with the blind and visually impaired might only be adequate with their specific categories, which are easier to access, both physically and verbally. Some mental health factors may be neglected as crucial or essential, or ignored altogether. In this work, the goal is to determine whether residence, education and age of the respondents are such factors. The study is conducted with 81 blind and visually impaired persons that have access to professional help. We offer a detailed statistical analysis, as well as a detailed commentary and discussion of them. All three factors have shown significant impact on both mental health and social support access.