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.
Victims are not only at risk during the period in which they are bullied, but lasting effects also put expose them to the long term effects of bullying. A survey was carried out among 4,297 students in grades five, seven and ten.