There are multiple theories indicating that the effect of hearing loss on the decline of mental health and dementia is significant. One recognized risk factor that scientists have long known is the effect of social isolation on those with hearing loss.
About 36 percent of middle school students reported being bullied, compared to 25.8 percent of high school students. Twenty-eight percent of freshmen were bullied at least once during the school year compared to 1 in 5 seniors.
1 38% of online girls report being bullied, compared with 26% of online boys. In particular, 41% of older girls (15-17) report being bulliedâmore than any other age or gender group.  39% of social network users have been cyber bullied in some way, compared with 22% of online teens who do not use social networks.