November 30, 2022
hearing loss athletics and mental health

Hearing loss, athletics, and mental health

Bianca Diaz is a professional lacrosse player with hearing loss. As a professional athlete, she has had to navigate athletics, hearing loss, and mental health. This past summer, she played […]
October 10, 2022
mental health and hearing loss

Mental health, hearing loss, and audiologists

Hearing loss can come with its own frustrations and stressors. These frustrations surrounding hearing loss can thus take a toll on our mental health (MH). With that said, we’re seeing […]
August 11, 2021
deaf peer support

Why we need deaf peer support in our communities

Peer Support Specialists are making a significant impact in mental health recovery, yet there is a limited number of deaf peer support in the U.S.
May 21, 2021
mental health and hearing loss

Managing hearing loss and mental health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To bring awareness to this issue, we’re addressing the research behind hearing loss and mental health. As someone with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, depression, […]
January 4, 2021
musical ear syndrome

What is Musical Ear Syndrome?

Imagine having a song stuck in your head, but worse. That will give you a sense of what Musical Ear Syndrome is like. 
May 8, 2020
impact of hearing loss on mental health

Study: The impact of hearing loss on mental health

Addressing hearing problems always leads to a happier and healthier life, according to a study that evaluates the impact of hearing loss on mental health.
July 25, 2019
why you should get a hearing test

Not having a hearing test could be dangerous

If you're in denial about possible hearing loss, you could be putting yourself in danger. Avoiding a hearing test could also be risking the lives of others.
March 21, 2019
sudden deafness

Learning to cope with my sudden deafness

It has been almost three years since I suddenly lost a dramatic amount of hearing in my “good ear.” It’s a funny thing to think you have complete control of […]
March 2, 2019

Hearing loss and learning disabilities in adults

People who have learning difficulties are more likely to experience hearing loss and yet they’re less likely to be diagnosed.
May 29, 2014

Mental Health and Hearing Loss

How does the stigma of mental illness affect hearing impaired people? Mental health problems, as well as being their own illness, can be a symptom of physical ailments. According to […]