Frequently asked questions

What is tinnitus?

Tinnitus is the perception of a sound without an external source that is often debilitating and socially isolating.

What causes tinnitus?

Tinnitus is not a disease but rather a symptom of an underlying condition. Often tinnitus is associated with hearing loss but there are over 200 possible underlying conditions.

What is Tinnitus Activities Treatment?

Tinnitus Activities Treatment is mindfulness-based stress reduction tinnitus retraining therapy and progressive tinnitus management. TAT begins with explanations of tinnitus causes and progresses through questionnaires to define the impact of tinnitus on daily life. Individualized sessions to focus on primary impacts with associated homework assignments. It's important to note that tinnitus is different for every patient. Extended therapy includes additional counseling and sound masking/sound therapy to relieve stress.

What is TAT-Online?

TAT-Online is a telehealth solution for tinnitus sufferers.

What are the components of TAT-Online?

TAT- Online consists of education through a series of videos, exercises and interaction through homework assignments and resources, and sound therapy.