{"id":457,"date":"2020-05-21T19:32:58","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T19:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torranceaudiology.com\/?p=457"},"modified":"2020-05-21T19:32:58","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T19:32:58","slug":"mental-health-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torranceaudiology.com\/mental-health-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Lockdowns, stay-at-home orders and social distancing make this a challenging time for all. For those with untreated hearing loss, who are at an even greater risk of developing mental health issues, raising awareness and developing a coping strategy is key.<\/p>\n

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A\u00a0report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine<\/a>\u00a0and sponsored by AARP Foundation found that about 25 percent of those over the age of 65 lack social contact with others. This number is exacerbated by hearing loss.<\/p>\n

Seniors with untreated hearing loss can become frustrated when trying to hear and understand in noisy situations. As a result, they begin avoiding activities, people and places they once enjoyed. One study found that people with untreated hearing loss are significantly less likely to participate in social activities than those who use hearing aids.<\/p>\n

Loneliness and social isolation can lead to serious health problems, including:<\/p>\n