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.
Of those bullies, 59 percent have been girls. We, as parents, aren't much better. Pew found that 33 percent of all teens who use social media have been the victim of cyberbullying, yet only 7 percent of surveyed parents claimed to be concerned about the issue.