Mental Health Interpreting

Monash Mental Health Interpreting Guidelines for Interpreters – 29.XI.2017

Interpreter Self Care Kit 2020 – Deafness and Mental Health Service QLD

Information and webinars

https://www.mhpn.org.au/resources/webinars  – free subscribe

https://metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/mental-health/services/deafness-and-mental-health – Resources, supports

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/deaf-wellness-center/products/mental-health-interpreting.aspx – USA

http://www.vtmh.org.au/resources-and-links/ – Victorian Transcultural Mental Health

https://eprints.qut.edu.au/46997/1/Louise_Munro_Thesis.pdf- a model of counselling

https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/clinical-resources/health-professional-resources/podcasts-for-health-professionals/being-well-podcast-series – Black Dog Institute resources

Podcasts: The GP Show; All in the Mind (ABC Radio National)

Events: Check out the Eventbrite website and search mental health in your local area.

Articles:

Wessling, D. M., & Shaw, S. (2014). Persistent emotional extremes and Video Relay Service interpreters. Journal of Interpretation23(1), 6.  https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1041&context=joi

Guardino, D. L. (2018). Certified Deaf Interpreters’ Psychological Well-Being and Coping Mechanisms in Medical Situations. Gallaudet University. https://search.proquest.com/openview/d870c73b06286713bdaf81f6088a5974/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y

Chin, D. L. (2019). Embracing Vulnerability: Exploring the Need for Strength-Based Interventions to Support the Mental Health of Sign Language Interpreters. https://digitalcommons.wou.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1006&context=maisactionresearch

Levinger, Miriam (2020) “Triad in the Therapy Room – The Interpreter, the Therapist, and the Deaf Person,” Journal of Interpretation: Vol. 28: Iss. 1, Article 5.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/joi/vol28/iss1/5 

Zafirah, Noor Khatijah; Dyer, Annabella; and Hamshaw, Richard J. T. (2020) “The Impact of Compassion Fatigue on Mental Health Sign Language Interpreters Working with Children: A Thematic Analysis,” Journal of Interpretation: Vol. 28: Iss. 2, Article 7. https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/joi/vol28/iss2/7