It's Tinnitus Awareness Week

Tinnitus awareness week is about helping people understand that tinnitus is real, common, and manageable, even if it’s invisible.

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What tinnitus awareness focuses on:

• It’s common: millions of people experience ringing, buzzing, humming, or clicking sounds

• It’s not “just in your head”: tinnitus has neurological and auditory causes

• Anyone can get it: musicians, factory workers, gamers, veterans, teens with headphones or airpods—anyone exposed to noise

• Mental health matters: anxiety, stress, and sleep issues often go hand-in-hand with tinnitus

• There is support: sound therapy, hearing aids, CBT, mindfulness, and medical care can really help

Why awareness matters

• Encourages early hearing checks

• Reduces stigma and isolation

• Promotes hearing protection (earplugs, volume limits, breaks)

• Pushes for more research and better treatment access

Simple ways to spread awareness

• Talk about safe listening habits

• Support tinnitus charities or research groups

• Be patient and understanding with people who live with constant noise

I can support you to manage tinnitus. Feel free to contact me to discuss further.

nphearing.com.au, info@nphearing.com.au, 0436 365 294.