What is Misophonia International?
Misophonia International is a blog-style news publication offered by The International Misophonia Foundation, dedicated to sharing accessible, evidence-informed content for individuals affected by misophonia, their families, and professionals. Since its creation in 2015, the platform has served as a centralized resource for research summaries, personal stories, expert interviews, advocacy updates, and educational tools.
As the media and outreach branch of The International Misophonia Foundation, Misophonia International aims to inform, connect, and empower the misophonia community. Our content reflects our commitment to reducing stigma, increasing understanding, and promoting scientifically grounded approaches to misophonia support and research.
Opinions and Fair Use
All opinions, ideas, and expressions on Misophonia International are that of their respective author(s) and should not be reflective on Misophonia International as a whole or on any other author. Misophonia International allows submissions from authors of varied background as a means to share awareness and understanding of misophonia. Any events, classes, books, or resources shared are the responsibility of their respective owner and are not meant to be a specific endorsement unless otherwise stipulated. All opinion pieces that name individuals or organizations are presented under commentary and fair use. We do our best to ensure ethical representation, and we operate under fair use whenever there is a particular person named in our media.
Sponsorships and Affiliate
Review articles of products may include promotional links, promotional codes, or affiliate links. These do not change the opinion of the item that has been listed or recommended, and may make the site a small commission for the use of the promotion. We are very stringent when we are choosing products.
This Website is NOT a Replacement for Medical or Clinical Professional Advice
While Misophonia International does our best to ensure the utmost accuracy and ethical reporting on our website, this does not mean that our content is by any means a replacement for medical treatment, psychotherapy, or any other clinical replacement. If you feel like you are in need of care, please dial 911 (or your country’s equivalent) or go to an emergency room.
Psychoeducation and Commentary
The content of Misophonia International is provided as psychoeducation and commentary. The opinions of the author (or speaker) are not meant to be a replacement for your own professional, or is it meant to be professional advice. Content is provided on an as-is bases as a commentary on the state of misophonia, mental health, and numerous other topics. This website does not take responsibility for the personal interpretation of content.
History of Misophonia International
In 2015, Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout and Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond met through a misophonia advocacy page. Together, Shaylynn and Jennifer devised a magazine, books, and eventually created numerous misophonia websites. Dr. Brout contributed numerous research articles, advocacy, clinical experience, and a numerous wealth of knowledge. Shaylynn’s focus was primarily on the technological side as well as providing writing and social media campaigns to amplify misophonia awareness. As time went on, Jen and Shaylynn worked together on misophonia classes, eventually running Misophonia Education for 3 years. As of today, Misophonia International is run by The International Misophonia Foundation as part of our research and advocacy goals.