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 Â» 12 per cent were bullied regularly (once or more a week). Â» 2  13 per cent bullied other students regularly (once or more a week). Â» 3  72 per cent observed bullying at school at least once in a while. Â» 4  40 per cent tried to intervene.