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The Mental Health Effect

For many experts, the connection between hearing loss and mental health may seem intuitive. But what does the evidence tell us?
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Hearing Loss & Anxiety: What's the Link?SpotlightHearing Loss & Anxiety: What's the Link?A more complete picture of how auditory function affects mental health requires an understanding of the relationships between hearing loss and mental health disorders like anxiety.Can Hearing Loss Lead to Depression?SpotlightCan Hearing Loss Lead to Depression?Potentially, yes. Research has shown there is a link between hearing loss and various mental health conditions, including depression. But who is most at risk?The Sound MindBeyond The DataThe Sound MindHow do we change people's minds… about their minds? It's a question not just for psychologists and psychiatrists but hearing care professionals.The case for mid-life hearing careSpotlightThe case for mid-life hearing careFor years, the connection between hearing loss and dementia has gained attention - particularly in older adults. But a growing body of evidence suggests the most impactful time to intervene may be much earlier than previously assumed.The benefits of hearing careSpotlightThe benefits of hearing careWhile hearing loss is sometimes perceived as more of a nuisance and something you can learn to accept, the significant positive impact of timely hearing care is something we're becoming increasingly aware of.The fight against dementiaSpotlightThe fight against dementiaWith rates of dementia rising globally, we explore an emerging path to prevention within the world of audiology.Hearing healthLet's talkHearing healthWith growing evidence around the connection between hearing loss and cognition, what will this mean for patient conversations?ACHIEVEOne minute storiesACHIEVEACHIEVE is a landmark study of the effect of hearing intervention on brain health in older adults. But what exactly does it tell us? We review the story in 60 secondsThe loss effectHearing for lifeThe loss effectIn part one of this special series, we turn the spotlight to quality of life – asking what are the potential health consequences of an untreated hearing loss?Why hearing loss mattersSpotlightWhy hearing loss mattersLet's be clear – hearing loss isn't simply an inconvenience of getting older. For audiology experts, it's a public health issue where we can make a significant impactHearing loss & dementiaBeyond the dataHearing loss & dementiaA major recent study of more than half a million people sheds more light on the link between hearing loss and dementia – but what's the story behind the data?Dementia risk factorsOne minute storiesDementia risk factorsResearch suggests that hearing loss is the biggest potentially modifiable risk factor for dementia. So what does this mean for hearing care?Revealing the risksBeyond the dataRevealing the risksScience has revealed more and more about the risks of dementia. Could our increased understanding be converted into practical prevention plans?Hearing & The Brain: The story so farHearing and the brainHearing & The Brain: The story so farIf you've been following audiology news recently, chances are you've heard about ACHIEVE: the landmark study to determine whether treating hearing loss in older adults could reduce cognitive decline – a potential precursor to dementia.

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