Tinnitus Patients Suffering from Anxiety and Depression: A Review.

OBJECTIVES

To review literature on the link between depression and anxiety in patients suffering from tinnitus.

METHOD: A systematic review of published English-language literature was performed using PubMed, Ovid, and Cochrane databases.

RESULTS

Of the 56 eligible abstracts 15 were chosen to be included in the review. All articles showed an association of depression and anxiety in tinnitus patients.

CONCLUSIONS

Because of the strong association between tinnitus, depression, and anxiety- all tinnitus patients should be screened for psychiatric disorders. Treatment for these complex conditions should involve a multidisciplinary team with cognitive behavioral therapy and possible pharmacological therapy.