Straightforward Information About Tinnitus
Below are some reputable organizations, websites, and references for further information about tinnitus. These are external resources and are not affiliated with this site.
American Tinnitus Association (ATA) — The leading U.S. nonprofit for tinnitus advocacy, research funding, and patient resources. Offers a provider directory, support information, and research updates.
British Tinnitus Association (BTA) — The U.K. equivalent, offering information, support, and a helpline.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) — Part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Provides reliable, research-based information on tinnitus and hearing disorders.
Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) — Resources and advocacy for people with hearing loss, which often co-occurs with tinnitus.
ClinicalTrials.gov — The U.S. government database of clinical studies. Search "tinnitus" to find active trials that may be recruiting participants.
PubMed — A free database of biomedical and life sciences literature. Useful for finding research studies on specific tinnitus topics.
Whooshers.com — A community and information resource specifically for people with pulsatile tinnitus.
OSHA Noise Standards — U.S. occupational noise exposure guidelines and workplace hearing conservation requirements.
If tinnitus is causing significant emotional distress, please reach out to a mental health professional. Your primary care doctor or tinnitus specialist can provide referrals. In the U.S., the SAMHSA helpline (1-800-662-4357) offers free, confidential referrals.
Tinnitus: A Multidisciplinary Approach by David Baguley, Gerhard Andersson, Don McFerran, and Laurence McKenna — A comprehensive clinical reference.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus by Eldré Beukes and Gerhard Andersson — A guide to CBT techniques applied to tinnitus.