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.
The 2004 I-Safe.org survey of 1,500 students between grades 4 and 8 found: 1  42% of children had been bullied while online. One in four have had it happen more than once. 2  35% had been threatened online. Nearly one in five had had it happen more than once. 3  21% had received mean or threatening e-mails or other messages.