Tinnitus Severity Linked to Depression, Anxiety Higher tinnitus burden tied to moderate-to-severe mood symptoms in clinic cohort By Andrea Surnit April 3, 2026 2 min Conexiant Share Summary Takeaways Listen Insight Report Clinical Scorecard Quiz Poll Top Institutions Top Thought Leaders 1 Greater tinnitus severity correlates with higher levels of depressive and anxiety symptoms in chronic tinnitus patients. 2 One-third of patients with chronic tinnitus meet criteria for moderate-to-severe mood symptoms. 3 Tinnitus severity accounts for 25% of the variation in depressive symptoms and 21% in anxiety symptoms. 4 Patients with severe tinnitus have significantly higher odds of moderate-to-severe depression and anxiety. 5 The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inference and generalizability of the findings.
