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.
Middle School Counseling Needs 41 academic items such as getting extra help with school work, understanding how effort affects my grades, problems that get in the way of success in school, setting academic goals and learning how to work better in classroom groups (Table 3.4).