NEWS
Register now! Event “Together against tinnitus – self-help groups meet digital technologies”
on September 16, 2024 in St. Gallen, University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland
Do you suffer from tinnitus? Self-help groups not only offer support, but also community and understanding. Find out how you can become part of such a group and what benefits it brings.
This event organized by the Swiss Tinnitus League and the digital health researchers at the OST brings together those affected and shows how digital technologies can enrich and support the work of tinnitus self-help groups.
Exciting insights will be given into modern tools that improve the management of tinnitus.
Together we want to work out how digital solutions can support the work in self-help groups.
Come along and become part of a supportive community!
S P O N S O R E S
Many thanks to the sponsors of our event
Research study
How does tinnitus affect the understanding of spoken language?
Participate in our research project as an affected person!
A research project by Prof. Dr. rer. nat Martin Meyer of the University of Zurich
Do you have tinnitus and meet the criteria we are looking for? Then contact us immediately and send an e-mail to
Jinyi Han [jinyi .han@uzh.ch]
All detailed information, conditions of participation and further details about the research project can be found here
Information event “Tinnitus – and now?”
on October 5, 2024 on site in Zurich or online
The aim of the event is to inform and network as well as to provide knowledge and assistance.
All interested parties are welcome to come and talk to people with tinnitus and specialists from research, diagnostics and therapy.
With this event on subjective tinnitus, Pro Audito Switzerland and the Swiss Tinnitus League would like to jointly provide serious information for people with tinnitus and specialists, and report on the latest research and possible therapies.
Tinnitus therapy with Ginkgo biloba leaf extracts
by PD Dr. med. Dr. h. c. Andreas Schapowal
In this blog post, we will look at tinnitus and the possibilities of treating it with Ginkgo biloba extracts.
Tinnitus, a condition of ringing in the ears or head without an external source of noise, is a challenge for many people. PD Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Andreas Schapowal sheds light on the effectiveness of this form of therapy in his article. We will explore both the benefits and success stories of this treatment method.
Join us on a fascinating journey into the innovative world of tinnitus therapy.
Tinnitus and hyperacusis – a case study
by Dr. phil. Katharina Ledermann, Senior Assistant and Lecturer, Chair of Clinical and Health Psychology,
Department of Psychology, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
Tinnitus affects around 15 percent of the population and is defined as the perception of noises such as hissing, whistling, buzzing or other sounds in the ear or head without the presence of an external noise source. Hyperacusis is a hypersensitive reaction to ambient noise that can be perceived as unpleasantly loud or even painful.
At first glance, these two phenomena appear to be contradictory, but they often occur together. Recent studies show that around half of people with tinnitus also suffer from hyperacusis. Conversely, most hyperacusis patients also suffer from tinnitus. Hearing loss is a risk factor for both tinnitus and hyperacusis.
Noise hypersensitivity guide
On September 21, 2023, the guidebook Noise Hypersensitivity by PD Dr. Dr. Andreas Schapowal will be published in the Humboldt Guidebook series.
No suicide due to tinnitus
An article about tinnitus with severe depression and suicidal tendencies appeared in the Tinnitus Forum 2-2023. The correct and successful therapy is illustrated in a case report.
Why self-help groups – an analysis of experience
by Rainer H. Porschien, President of the Swiss Tinnitus League (STL)
Let’s start with a short quote from Wikipedia:
“Self-help groups are self-organized associations of people who have the same problem or concern and want to do something about it together. Typical problems include dealing with chronic or rare illnesses, life crises or stressful social situations.
The main purpose of self-help groups is the exchange of information and experience between those affected and their relatives, practical life support and mutual emotional support and motivation.”
Podcast Allegra about tinnitus
Fabio Nay interviewed me on the subject of tinnitus in the Allegra podcast of the Bündner Krankenversicherung ÖKK. I would like to thank Silvana Möhr, Fabio Nay and the entire ÖKK team for their excellent cooperation!
Mentalization-based psychotherapy
An article on mentalization-based psychotherapy for tinnitus and hyperacusis appeared in the Tinnitus Forum 1-2023.
Report from the Zurich self-help group
In the Tinnitus Forum 4-2022, our board member Helmut Wülker introduces the Zurich Tinnitus Self-Help Group. There is also a report on the new medical director of the Grisons Psychiatric Services.
Inpatient therapy for tinnitus and hyperacusis in Graubünden
In the Tinnitus Forum 3-2022, Dr. phil. Franco Arnold, specialist psychologist for psychotherapy, on the inpatient therapy for tinnitus and hyperacusis offered by the Grisons Psychiatric Services since 2006 for people with general insurance at the Salvorta ward of the Beverin Clinic in Cazis GR and for people with private insurance at the Mentalva Clinic in Cazis GR.
Report from the Basel self-help group
In the Tinnitus Forum 2-2022, Mr. Rainer H. Porschien introduces the Tinnitus Self-Help Group Basel.
Ginkgo Review
A systematic review article on Ginkgo biloba extracts in the treatment of tinnitus and/or vertigo was published in the journal Advances of Aging Research on April 31, 2021. PD Dr. Dr. Andreas Schapowal, President of the STL, and Dr. Dominik Güntensperger, responsible for research on the STL Board, were co-authors.
