Investigating the association between tinnitus severity and symptoms of depression and anxiety, while controlling for neuroticism, in a large middle-aged UK population Article Swipe

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Abby McCormack , Mark Edmondson‐Jones , Heather Fortnum , Piers Dawes , Hugh Middleton , Kevin J. Munro , David R. Moore ·

YOU? · · 2015 · Open Access · · DOI: https://doi.org/10.3109/14992027.2015.1014577 · OA: W2024585449

Although it is not possible to determine whether tinnitus is a predisposing factor to depression, these results suggest an association. We suggest further exploration to determine the clinical significance of this association. Early psychosocial intervention aimed at reducing anxiety and depression in patients at increased risk might influence the extent to which tinnitus is experienced as troubling, and therefore psychological distress associated with it. Likewise, with tinnitus patients, assessment for anxiety/depression should be considered.