Mental Health Awareness Archives

Children’s Mental Health Week: How Interpreters Can Help

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 Language DirectInterpreter Services, Medical Interpreting, Mental Health, Sign Language

This week marks Children’s Mental Health Week which is in it’s sixth year running. Mental health is important for all ages but the focus on children and young adults is necessary. Creating awareness is the first step to allow children […]

Interpreting in the mental health setting

March 14, 2019September 3, 2019 Language DirectInterpreter Services, Mental Health, Sign Language

One of the most challenging aspects of medical interpreting is interpreting for mental health patients. Mental health involves complex and interpersonal communication with individuals who may act, speak, or think in unusual ways. It adds several more hindrances to already […]