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Listen Up! Rethinking mental health and hearing in the North
- Venue: Hybrid (online and in-person) event
- Start: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT
- End: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:30:00 GMT
Event co-chaired by Professor Emily Oliver and Dr Dalia Tsimpida
Co-organised by the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria (NENC) and the Sustainability & Resilience Institute
Join NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria (NENC) and the Sustainability & Resilience Institute of the University of Southampton for an important event exploring what we know, and what should be done, about the connections between mental health and hearing, available both in person and online.
Mental health issues and hearing loss affect millions in England and around the world, with research showing that individuals with hearing loss are twice as likely to experience depression and other mental health issues. In the North, where historically industrial areas have experienced higher rates of hearing loss, this connection highlights how environmental and socioeconomic factors drive health inequalities across regions.
We’ll explore the latest findings on these issues, their impact on living and ageing well, and strategies to improve health and economic outcomes in areas most affected by these challenges.
You’ll hear from inspiring speakers, including leading researchers and representatives from the Make Listening Safe Initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO).
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about this topic, share ideas, and explore potential collaborations. Tackling these complex challenges requires interdisciplinary solutions that consider both people and the places and communities they are part of. We will consider how evidence can better inform and shape policy in this area and why public involvement is essential for achieving our shared goals.
Don't miss this unique chance to participate in an interactive session where you can share your insights on the critical connection between depression and hearing loss for individuals and their families and discuss maps highlighting high rates of depression in specific areas.
To register and learn more:
Attend online: Listen Up! Rethinking Mental Health & Hearing in the North (online event) Tickets, Wed 12 Mar 2025 at 13:00 | Eventbrite
Attend in person: Listen Up! Rethinking Mental Health & Hearing in the North (in-person) Tickets, Wed 12 Mar 2025 at 13:00 | Eventbrite
This event is registered with the World Health Organization (WHO) as part of the international series of activities organised around the World Hearing Day 2025, themed “Changing Mindsets: Empower Yourself”.
