432 million adults globally have a disability of hearing loss negatively affecting their lives- from mood, relationships to every day activities. Untreating hearing loss can lead to social, psychological and mental health issues. Hearing loss has been linked to cognitive decline, this can be prevented through use of hearing loss.
Vahishtai Daboo is a mental health practitioner and Principal Consultant for Integrated Services for Listening and Spoke Language and Auditory-Verbal Therapist. The session explored hearing loss as an invisible disability.