Matthew (“Matt”) Kafker is a university student pursuing diverse interests in literature, physics, and computer science. Outside of class, Matt Kafker dedicates time every day to mindfulness meditation. While researchers have documented many of the health benefits of regular meditation, a new study found that the practice could actually help people with tinnitus that has not improved with traditional treatment.
Participants completed eight weeks of MBCT and reported significant improvements in tinnitus-related distress, psychological anguish, and condition acceptance. When compared to traditional relaxation techniques, like biofeedback, MBCT produced greater improvements that lasted longer. While MBCT may not be for everyone, it could offer some hope to people who have not responded to more traditional treatment modalities.
