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Article History

Received: 7 March 2025

Accepted: 16 June 2025

First Online: 26 June 2025

Declarations

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: statement: Nothing to disclose.

: This article does not contain any studies of human participants or animals performed by any of the authors.

: Not applicable.

: This article explores the mental health outcomes of children and adolescents with moderate to profound hearing loss, including those who are Deaf. It highlights how factors like communication methods, educational settings, early interventions, and social relationships impact their psychological well-being and social functioning. The review stresses the need for tailored interventions focused on communication and education to address the unique challenges faced by this population. These insights can guide public health policies to support their psychosocial development and reduce mental health disparities. It also calls for future research to inform evidence-based practices and improve the health and well-being of this underserved population.

: The authors declare no competing interests.