Depressive symptoms among the visually disabled in Wuhan: an epidemiological survey.

Abstract

Over one-third of all individuals with visual disabilities registered with the Disabled Persons' Federation in in Wuhan have clinically significant depressive symptoms. Almost none of these individuals receive treatment. Services for persons with serious visual disabilities - and for individuals with other types of serious physical or sensory disabilities - should include activities aimed at improving psychological wellbeing, periodic screening for psychological problems and, when needed, professional treatment for mental disorders.