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 60% of middle school students say that they have been bullied, while 16% of staff believes that students are bullied. 2  160,000 students stay home from school every day due to bullying. ( 3 NEA). 4  30% of students who reported they had been bullied said they had at times brought weapons to school.