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Misophonia

Misophonia Studies With Dr. Prashanth Prabhu

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on May 6, 2026

Insights on misophonia from one of the field's most prolific researchers.

Insights on misophonia from one of the field's most prolific researchers.

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Expert Insights on Misophonia: Clarifying the Basics

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on May 5, 2026

An interview with a prominent researcher addresses common questions and helps untangle the auditory neuroscience underlying misophonia.

An interview with a prominent researcher addresses common questions and helps untangle the auditory neuroscience underlying misophonia.

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The Sound Calories of Misophonia and Auditory Fatigue

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on February 24, 2026

We are in sound overload, even when we are not consciously aware of it. Those with misophonia may be casualties of the overwhelming environment.

We are in sound overload, even when we are not consciously aware of it. Those with misophonia may be casualties of the overwhelming environment.

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The Misophonia Response: Older and Newer Parts of the Brain

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on October 22, 2025

Most people describe their response to misophonia triggers as emotional. Yet, emotions are only a part of the misophonia response, which also includes nonconscious reactivity.

Most people describe their response to misophonia triggers as emotional. Yet, emotions are only a part of the misophonia response, which also includes nonconscious reactivity.

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What Do Children and Parents With Misophonia Really Think?

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on July 20, 2025

What should the priorities be in misophonia treatment, research, and advocacy? Find out what a group of parents and their children expressed in this qualitative study.

What should the priorities be in misophonia treatment, research, and advocacy? Find out what a group of parents and their children expressed in this qualitative study.

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Why Has Audiology Taken a Back Seat in Misophonia Research?

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on March 25, 2025

Audiologist and researcher Dr. Julia Campbell shares her insights into the state of misophonia research and how we may get closer to solving the mysteries of this condition.

Audiologist and researcher Dr. Julia Campbell shares her insights into the state of misophonia research and how we may get closer to solving the mysteries of this condition.

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New Studies Shed Light on Misophonia

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on December 21, 2024

Learn about promising results from studies into the treatment of misophonia as well as the importance of increasing awareness of this condition.

Learn about promising results from studies into the treatment of misophonia as well as the importance of increasing awareness of this condition.

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Expanding What a Trigger Sound Is in Misophonia Research

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on August 21, 2024

Meet Dr. Heather Hansen, a stand-out in misophonia research. Understand how she expanded what a trigger sound is, and found neural evidence to back up her results.

Meet Dr. Heather Hansen, a stand-out in misophonia research. Understand how she expanded what a trigger sound is, and found neural evidence to back up her results.

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Moving Away From Reductionist Thinking in Misophonia

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on May 31, 2024

Is misophonia neurological or behavioral? Genetic or learned? Understanding misophonia defies binary thinking. Learn how to apply both/and thinking to conceptualize misophonia.

Is misophonia neurological or behavioral? Genetic or learned? Understanding misophonia defies binary thinking. Learn how to apply both/and thinking to conceptualize misophonia.

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Misophonia Research Takes Another Leap Forward

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on May 22, 2024

Misophonia research has taken a big step forward over the past year.

Misophonia research has taken a big step forward over the past year.

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Have You Been Wondering About Misophonia Treatment?

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on February 19, 2024

Wondering about mental health treatment for misophonia? Hear from researchers about the unified protocol, a transdiagnostic approach addressing emotion regulation in misophonia.

Wondering about mental health treatment for misophonia? Hear from researchers about the unified protocol, a transdiagnostic approach addressing emotion regulation in misophonia.

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A Book About Misophonia by a Researcher Who Has Misophonia

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on January 3, 2024

A conversation with psychologist Jane Gregory, author of Sounds Like Misophonia.

A conversation with psychologist Jane Gregory, author of Sounds Like Misophonia.

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People With Misophonia Add Value to Research

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on December 19, 2023

Involving those with misophonia in research and clinical practice goes a long way. Read about how one mother has gained a voice in the field.

Involving those with misophonia in research and clinical practice goes a long way. Read about how one mother has gained a voice in the field.

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Do You Think Misophonia Sufferers Should Get Accommodations?

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on October 6, 2023

Misophonia researchers disagree about accommodations for children at home and in school, leaving families struggling without answers.

Misophonia researchers disagree about accommodations for children at home and in school, leaving families struggling without answers.

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Misophonia: What Does Treatment Mean to You?

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on September 14, 2023

Misophonia psychology treatment focuses on changing the individual. Audiology focuses on assistive devices. We need to start thinking about treating the disorder itself.

Misophonia psychology treatment focuses on changing the individual. Audiology focuses on assistive devices. We need to start thinking about treating the disorder itself.

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Misophonia Research Is Taking Off

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on June 23, 2023

A recent event gathered researchers who are making important discoveries about misophonia.

A recent event gathered researchers who are making important discoveries about misophonia.

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How Do I Get Some Help With My Misophonia?

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on March 3, 2023

Do you feel alone with your misophonia?

Do you feel alone with your misophonia?

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Thinking About the Consensus Definition of Misophonia

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on November 7, 2022

Does the consensus definition of misophonia hit the mark? What do you think?

Does the consensus definition of misophonia hit the mark? What do you think?

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Do You Have Misophonia? What to Look for in a Therapist

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on July 18, 2022

Confused by misophonia information? Here are a few tricks to work your way through the misophonia maze and gain knowledge.

Confused by misophonia information? Here are a few tricks to work your way through the misophonia maze and gain knowledge.

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Misophonia: How to Combat Parent- and Victim-Blaming

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on April 14, 2022

Did a doctor or friend blame you for your child's misophonia? Rethinking parent- and victim-blaming can help.

Did a doctor or friend blame you for your child's misophonia? Rethinking parent- and victim-blaming can help.