Understanding the connection between hearing loss and mental health

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Understanding the connection between hearing loss and mental health
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This article talks about the impact of hearing loss on mental health, how to deal with hearing loss and where to seek support

Sponsored Content by AmplivoxFeb 29 2024Reviewed by Andrea Salazar The United Nations states that over 1.5 billion people worldwide are experiencing hearing loss. According to recent estimations, this could rise to more than 2.5 billion individuals by 2030.1When it comes to building healthy relationships and positive emotions, communication becomes vital.

The inability to be completely engaged in communication may cause embarrassment, rage, disappointment, or frustration for someone with hearing loss. Certain people may experience feelings of paranoia and suspect that others are talking about them, behave in socially inappropriate ways, or simply cease communicating entirely.2

Noise pollution can lead to stress, anxiety, and depression. It can even affect a child’s cognitive development. As a result, investigations into the role of hearing in mental health have increased. The robust link between hearing loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease is also known. The probability of dementia is double in people with mild hearing loss, and triple in people with moderate hearing loss.4

There are numerous approaches to help a person experiencing hearing loss feel empowered and proactive about their personal limitations and available options. Depending upon the type of hearing loss, treatments can include:

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