/PRNewswire/ According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people living with hearing loss is set to reach 2.5 billion by 2050.1 Now,.
Study underscores the importance of mental health screening in adolescents with hearing loss
A new study led by a University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researcher underscores the importance of screening adolescents with hearing loss for depression and anxiety.
Mental health issues are often overlooked in treating patients with chronic health conditions such as hearing loss. We need to develop and implement a universal screening protocol for depression and anxiety in this high-risk group.
Ivette Cejas, PhD, Associate Professor and Director of Family Support Services, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine
Early identification and intervention for mental health disorders is crucial for adolescents since it can impact speech and hearing outcomes, school performance, and work productivity, added Dr. Cejas. For patients with hearing loss, depression and anxiety can have detrimental effects on device use and involvement in r