Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Other names: CBT

Categories: Mental Health

Description:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a first-line psychological treatment for chronic tinnitus, especially when it causes significant stress, anxiety, or sleep problems. Rather than trying to eliminate the tinnitus sound, CBT focuses on changing the way patients think about and react to it. It teaches coping strategies such as cognitive reframing, relaxation techniques, sound enrichment, and behavioral activation to reduce avoidance and emotional distress. Studies show CBT significantly improves quality of life, reduces tinnitus-related annoyance, and helps patients feel more in control. Treatment usually involves 6–12 weekly sessions and can be delivered in-person, online, or in group formats.

Treatment For:

Tinnitus

AI generated Summary: Based on the expert review, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective first-line treatment for chronic tinnitus, especially when associated with anxiety, depression, or sleep problems. Although CBT does not reduce the tinnitus sound itself, multiple randomized controlled trials strongly support its efficacy in reducing tinnitus-related distress and improving quality of life, making it the most evidence-based behavioral intervention for tinnitus as recommended by clinical guidelines.

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Dr. Curbside

May 25, 2025

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a first-line treatment for patients with bothersome chronic tinnitus, particularly when accompanied by anxiety, depression, or sleep issues. Strong research, including multiple randomized controlled trials, supports its effectiveness in reducing tinnitus-related distress and improving quality of life, even though it doesn’t reduce the sound itself. It is recommended by clinical guidelines as the most evidence-based behavioral intervention for tinnitus.

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