A New Smartphone App Could Help Minimise the Impact of Tinnitus

 A worldwide research team has discovered that a smartphone app can significantly reduce the distressing effects of tinnitus within a few weeks. The MindEar app features cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, relaxation exercises, and sound therapy to help the brain tune out bothersome tinnitus sounds. It gives hope to millions of people (one in four) dealing with tinnitus—a condition impacting hearing, mood, concentration, sleep, and sometimes leading to anxiety or depression—especially those who face long waits for treatment or can not afford specialised support. Researcher Suzanne Purdy explained that while traditional cognitive behavioural therapy is helpful for tinnitus, it usually requires the expertise of a trained psychologist....