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 20% of all children say they have been bullied. 2  20% of high school students say they have seriously considered suicide within the last 12 months. 3  25% of students say that teachers intervened in bullying incidents while 71% of teachers say they intervened.