The Mediating Role of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion in the Link between Tinnitus Distress and Anxiety.
Audiology & neuro-otology March 12, 2026 Weronika Caban, Paweł Holas, Mikołaj Kuncewicz et al.
Introduction: Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the absence of external stimuli, often experienced as ringing or buzzing. While many individuals habituate to tinnitus, others develop chronic tinnitus (CT), which can severely affect emotional well-being. Psychological mechanisms such as anxiety and maladaptive coping are known contributors to tinnitus distress, yet the protective role of...