Audiology
Patients who present with audiological problems frequently experience a psychological component that acts to exacerbate or maintain their condition. Specific cognitive behavioral models exist which help clinicians to understand both tinnitus and hyperacusis, and for balance disorders such as persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD). As with other physical health conditions approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness have also been demonstrated to be effective (McKenna, Marks, & Vogt, 2018; Weise, Kleinstäuber, & Andersson, 2016; Westin et al., 2011).
