Dr. Mark Hansen, MS, Au.D. Audiologist, Vancouver
Discusses aural rehab in conjunction with the treatment of hearing loss
- Hearing tests — what to expect and how results are interpreted
- Hearing loss — types, causes, and common symptoms
- Tinnitus — ringing, buzzing, or other sounds in the ears
- Hearing aids — types, features, fitting, and maintenance
- Earwax and hearing changes
- Audiograms — understanding the graph and decibel/frequency results
- Finding an audiologist or hearing clinic near you
- When to seek medical attention for sudden or worsening hearing loss
Dr. Mark Hansen, MS, Au.D. Audiologist, Vancouver
Discusses how the ear works and disorders of the structure of the ear.
- Hearing loss can affect mental health. Difficulty hearing can contribute to social isolation, frustration, anxiety, low mood, and reduced quality of life.
- Tinnitus (ringing or other sounds in the ears) can be particularly associated with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, and depression.
- Hearing treatment can help. Hearing aids, assistive listening devices, communication strategies, and counseling can improve social participation and reduce the psychological burden of hearing difficulties.
- Audiologists can play an important role by identifying hearing problems, discussing their impact on daily life, and referring someone to a physician or mental-health professional when appropriate.
- Mental health can also affect hearing-related experiences. Stress and anxiety can sometimes make tinnitus or difficulty concentrating on speech feel more prominent, even when the underlying hearing thresholds haven’t changed.
Dr. Mark Hansen, MS, Au.D. Audiologist, Vancouver
Discusses the process for the assessment and treatment of hearing and how it is a a multi step process
Dr. Mark Hansen, MS, Au.D. Audiologist, Vancouver
Discusses hearing protection, devices available for hearing protection such as silicone ear plugs
Dr. Jane Lea, MD, FRCSC, Paediatric Otolaryngologist , Vancouver
discusses diagnosis and symptoms of the types of hearing loss
Andy De Santis RD, M.S Registered Dietitian.
Educational videos discusses the importance of soy products and nutrition.
Nutrition & mental health
Nutrition can influence brain function and overall mental well-being. Important areas include:
- Adequate protein and overall energy intake
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- B vitamins, particularly B12 and folate
- Iron and vitamin D when deficient
- Hydration and regular meals
- Overall dietary quality rather than relying on a single “mental health” nutrient
Nutrition is not a substitute for evidence-based mental-health treatment, but correcting nutritional deficiencies and maintaining a balanced diet can support general health.
Dr. Mark Hansen, MS, Au.D. Audiologist, Vancouver
Discusses the wide variety,style and technology level of different types of hearing aids
Hearing & mental health
Hearing loss can affect:
- Social connection and communication
- Loneliness and isolation
- Stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms
- Cognitive load and fatigue from constantly trying to understand speech
- Quality of life and confidence
Audiologists can therefore play an important role in identifying hearing-related barriers and referring people for appropriate mental-health support when needed.
Dr. Mark Hansen, MS, Au.D. Audiologist, Vancouver
Discusses Tinnitus is any sound that you hear in your ears or your head such as ringing, buzzing, pulsing, hissing that does not have an external sound source
