In the News
Welcome to the Misophonia Association’s In the News page. Here you’ll find our press releases, news coverage that includes the Misophonia Association, and general media focused on misophonia.
If you’re working on a story about misophonia and are looking for background information, expert perspectives, or personal stories, please email info@misophonia-association.org or call 503-908-6360.
PRESS RELEASES
MISOPHONIA ASSOCIATION MENTIONS
October 22, 2025: What is misophonia? Medical providers, advocates gather in Dallas for little-known illness (The Dallas Morning News)
September 16, 2024: Do certain noise make you angry and violent? Here’s what you need to know about misophonia (CBS News)
February 16, 2024: Dr. Marsha Johnson – trailblazing audiologist sparks misophonia movement (Misophonia Podcast)
March 14, 2023: Understanding misophonia: when everyday sounds cause distress (Healthline)
January 5, 2022: Misophonia and its effects: neuropsychological implications (Psychology Today)
May 23, 2020: Hate the sound of people eating? Here are 4 ways to cope. (Mashable)
April 5, 2020: Sounds terrible: hearing sensitivity, or misophonia, is an unappreciated struggle (Pacific Sentinel)
January 1, 2020: Dr. Johnson: Early assessment & advocacy methods (Misophonia Podcast)
June 24, 2019: Misophonia: When sounds really do make you “crazy” (Harvard Health Publishing)
March 18, 2019: When life’s noises drive you mad (NPR)
December 5, 2018: What is misophonia? The medical diagnosis for people who are triggered by annoying sounds (PureWow)
February 8, 2017: Can’t stand noises your co-workers make? Science says this could be why (Inc.)
MISOPHONIA AND RELATED ISSUES IN THE MEDIA
June 8, 2026: For people with misophonia, everday noises can be agony (The New Yorker)
April 13, 2026: Hope and help for misophonia (Psychology Today)
March 5, 2026: United Airlines says it will boot passengers who refuse to use headphones on planes (NBC News)
June 27, 2023: Misophonia research is taking off (Psychology Today)
2023: Quiet Please (documentary). Note: The trailer for this film may be a helpful introduction to misophonia. The film itself may be triggering for people with misophonia. Consider having a family member or friend screen it first.
September 8, 2022: Why can’t I stand the sound of chewing? (New York Times)
February 26, 2021: The exercise pill: how exercise keeps your brain healthy and protects it against depression and anxiety (Anxiety & Depression Association of America) Note: Experts believe overall health and wellness have an impact on people’s triggers.
March 31, 2019: How to ‘cure’ misophonia (Medium)