Research – Misophonia International

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Publishing Credit Opportunity [Seeking Neuroscientist PhD or PhDcan]

January 19, 2025

Call for Neuroscience and Sensory Researchers: Academic Collaboration Opportunity The International Misophonia Foundation (IMF) seeks researchers to collaborate on reviewing a machine-learning study and contribute to ongoing projects focused on misophonia and sensory research. Collaboration Details Authorship Contributors will be credited on related publications (typically 3rd–6th author positions). Eligibility Preferred: PhD, PsyD, or PhD Candidates…
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The International Misophonia Foundation Submits Proposal to WHO for ICD-11 Classification of Misophonia

December 3, 2024

The International Misophonia Foundation (IMF) is proud to announce the submission of its proposal to the World Health Organization (WHO) to classify Misophonia as a discrete disorder in the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11). This marks a critical step in advocating for better recognition, treatment, and support for individuals living with this often-misunderstood…
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Empowering Misophonia Research: Turning Every Dollar into Discovery

November 25, 2024

When it comes to making a difference, every dollar truly counts. At the International Misophonia Foundation (IMF), your $1 donation fuels one hour of groundbreaking machine learning research. With each contribution, we move closer to understanding the complexities of misophonia—a condition that affects millions worldwide. The Power of $1 For just one dollar, you enable…
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A Brief Research Outline of Misophonia

July 24, 2024

Introduction Misophonia, a condition characterized by extreme emotional responses to specific sounds, has garnered increasing attention in recent years. This literature review aims to synthesize key studies and findings related to misophonia, exploring its clinical features, underlying mechanisms, and therapeutic approaches. Sensory Integration and Misophonia Misophonia is often conceptualized within the broader framework of sensory…
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Misophonia Treatment Perceptions and Sensory History Study

June 12, 2024

Principle Researcher: Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond, MA. Organization: The International Misophonia Foundation This study received expedited IRB approval from the IMF. The Misophonia Treatment Perceptions and Sensory History Study has two main goals. The first main goal of this study is to see how adults who received treatment for misophonia reacted to these treatments (ie. Change or…
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The Problem With Closed-Access Academic Journals

April 28, 2024

Today I spent much of the day searching for libraries that offer access to academic peer reviewed research articles, or even information on how a non-profit can purchase access to research journals that are not open-access. As I graduate from my most recent university program, I’m about to lose access to most of the scientific…
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Misophonia Research Must Be Multi-Disciplinary and Multi-Dimensional

April 14, 2024

In the past, I have been highly critical of misophonia treatment studies. While I still personally believe that there is a brain basis and neurological component to the disorder, I do understand that the cognitive features (ie. Sense of self, distressed thoughts, hopelessness) are valid parts of the disorder to research. I think that holistically…
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BOOK REVIEW: The Four Realms of Existence: A New Theory of Being Human

April 6, 2024

The Four Realms of Existence: A New Theory of Being Human by Dr. Joseph E. LeDoux The Four Realms of Existence is offers a commentary on who we are, and more importantly, what that who and self is. These questions which many think are solved—we learn from LeDoux, are actually ideas of what the self…
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Interview with Lauren Harte-Hargrove, PHD, on the Misophonia Research Fund

March 28, 2024

Interviewed by Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond Congratulations on your new position! Could you tell our readers about The Misophonia Research Fund and what your organization does? Who founded it? Thank you, Shaylynn! Serving as the Executive Director of the Misophonia Research Fund (MRF) has been incredibly exciting! I’m still new to the role and have greatly enjoyed…
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Misophonia research study and presentation with Dr. Mercede Erfanian

March 15, 2024

Learn more about Dr. Erfanian’s study: What’s Involved: The task includes emotionally evocative images, such as very disturbing gore, graphic violence, and distressing situations, which might cause discomfort or distress. If you would find these kinds of images particularly disturbing, we highly discourage participation! Eligibility: We are looking for participants both with and without misophonia…
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