This project aims to address the struggles and coping mechanisms of those with hearing loss amidst our current global state. We will seek those with any degree of hearing loss and ask that they complete a survey pertaining to their health during the COVID-19 pandemic and how social isolation variables may have altered their everyday lifestyle. Questions will be asked through various validated questionnaires and will address psychological well-being and functioning, as well as levels of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. While certain questions will be asked in a format indicating strong-disagreement or strong-agreement, other questions will be open-ended, allowing for written expression of concerns and opinions. A follow-up survey will be administered post-pandemic to see how participants' quality-of-life has improved (or if we should develop an online platform for these participants to connect, to ask if they implemented some of the ideas shared by others who face the same struggles). By sharing the information obtained from this study, we hope to encourage those who struggle with hearing loss by reassuring that they are not alone and to help them find their way to happiness and healthy living.

If you are 18+ with any level of hearing loss and would like to participate, please click the image above.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many aspects of daily life including social interactions, physical activity and sleep patterns. The intent of this study is to explore sleeping patterns and determine whether certain behaviours can predict psychological distress. We further seek to understand if these factors correlate with the distinct dreams some individuals experience. This study will collect sleep records through built-in smartphone sensors and online questionnaires to correlate both objective and subjective data. Sleep is a crucial aspect of health and with our findings, we hope to help individuals improve their sleeping habits and overall mental and physical health during the pandemic.  

If you are 15+ and would like to participate, please click the image above.