International Misophonia Foundation · Public education
Misophonia Awareness
Learn what misophonia is, share accurate information, and bring practical sensory considerations into your community.
Understanding misophonia
Misophonia involves strong reactions to particular sounds and sometimes related visual cues. Commonly reported triggers include chewing, tapping and repetitive noises, but triggers and responses vary considerably between people. Experiences can include distress, anger, disgust, anxiety, physical arousal or an urgent need to leave a situation. These responses may affect family life, education, work, healthcare and social participation.
Misophonia is not simply a preference for quiet or a dislike of loud sounds. Research continues into its mechanisms, assessment and management. There is no single established cause or universally effective treatment. Awareness materials should not present a particular theory or intervention as settled fact.
How to take part
Participation is free. You do not need to register, join an organization or fundraise to share the materials.
Share a factual explainer
Use a short, accurate description of misophonia in a newsletter, community group, class, or website.
Discuss sensory accessibility
Talk with a school, employer, healthcare team or community venue about specific sound-related barriers and reasonable adjustments.
Make research easier to find
Share the research portal or help interested people find participation information without promising a particular result.
Bring awareness online
Post an educational resource with #MisophoniaAwareness. Add a link to the original source so readers can learn more.
Free awareness resources
These materials can be linked from school communications, workplace information, organizational newsletters and social media. Please retain attribution and link to the source rather than altering material in a way that changes its meaning.
- Understanding Misophonia — triggers, reactions, daily impacts, and open research questions
- Accessibility planning guide — examples for school, work, healthcare and technology
- Research participation guide — privacy, consent and eligibility considerations
- IMF free resources — additional educational material
- Clinician directory — informational listings, not endorsements
Short text to share
What is misophonia? Misophonia involves strong reactions to particular sounds or related cues. It can affect daily activities, relationships, learning, work and access to services. Triggers and experiences differ from person to person. Learn about the research and practical accessibility considerations at misophoniafoundation.com/awareness/.
Suggested hashtags: #MisophoniaAwareness and #Misophonia. No hashtag, badge, donation or public disclosure of a personal experience is required to participate.
Awareness in practice
Schools and universities
Share an explainer with staff and discuss quiet alternatives, communication and accommodations without assuming what every student needs.
Workplaces and services
Review avoidable sound barriers, options for quieter spaces, and how people can request adjustments.
Technology and gaming
Explore work on optional interface sounds, notifications, motion and other sensory barriers.
Research and public education
Find publications and current research information that can be shared with your community.
This campaign provides general educational information, not diagnosis or individual clinical guidance. Sharing material does not imply endorsement of the IMF by an individual or organization, or IMF endorsement of an external service.
