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In recent years, tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) has been reported to alleviate the symptoms of tinnitus; however, whether a correlation exists between tinnitus and the subject's state of mind remains controversial. Therefore, the relationship between them. These two factors should be examined. Twenty-three (14 men and 9 women) individuals suffering from tinnitus were asked to take the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). We then compared their scores with those of normal subjects using the Japanese version of the MMPI. The comparison showed that individuals suffering from tinnitus had higher scores on the hypochondria and depression scales. In addition, eight of the individuals suffering from tinnitus scored more than 70 points for the T scores covering the 14 standards of the MMPI. Seven of these eight individuals also obtained over 58 points on their first define. These results suggest that a psychological assessment may be necessary for the effective treatment of individuals who suffer from tinnitus.