Noise and Mental Health

Whilst loud noise is mostly associated with hearing loss or hearing disorders, this review by Hahad et al. (2024) discusses the different physiological and psychological pathways through which lower noise levels impact health and well-being.  Beyond the wealth of evidence linking lower noise to cardiovascular ailments, this review focuses on mental health.

The below diagram sums it all up. Showing loud noise (high dB) and low noise (low dB), both triggering a stress response.

Noise/stress concept diagram from Hahad et al. (2024)

Click here to read review by Hahad et al. (2024)