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.
There has been reports that upwards of 35% of teens have been threatened at some point online. These threats could even come from close friends, which can prove to be difficult for students of all age groups. How many kids get bullied a year on the Internet may decide for us the size of the problem.