Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Goturu, Srinidhi; Chander R, Jagadesh Title A name given to the resource The psychosocial impact of and access to mental health care for individuals with visual impairments Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Disability and Rehabilitation; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2025.2605624" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2025.2605624</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105026691648?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105026691648?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Goturu S., Psychology (Clinical), Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Chander R J., Psychology (Clinical), Christ University, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource Blindness and Visual Impairment is one of the first recognized disabilities out of the 21 disabilities delineated by the Rights for Persons with Disabilities Act. Despite its recognition, a large research gap was identified regarding access to mental health care in India. Purpose: Further, the distinction between impairment and disability characterized by differentiating the medical impact and psychosocial impact was not widely explored in existing literature. Methods and materials: This qualitative phenomenological research explored the lived experiences of 11 adults with visual impairments in India, examining psychosocial challenges and mental healthcare access. Results: Four Key themes were derived with the use of the Braun and Clarke model of thematic analysisImpact of Visual Impairment, Coping Strategies, Perceived Support and Access to Mental Healthcare. Conclusion: The findings revealed unique experiences and influences on wellbeing and daily functioning as well as the role stigma plays in perpetuating contemporary disability rhetoric. The study emphasizes the need for tailored policies and interventions to address the psychosocial and mental healthcare challenges faced by individuals with visual impairments. 2025 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor &amp; Francis Group. Subject The topic of the resource Access; attitudes; awareness; stigma; well-being Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Taylor and Francis Ltd. Relation A related resource ISSN: 9638288; CODEN: DREHE Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Open Access; Green Open Access Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online