Bill > HRes573

This resolution recognizes World Misophonia Awareness Day on July 9th and aims to raise awareness about misophonia, a sound sensitivity syndrome characterized by intense emotional and physical reactions to specific sounds. The resolution highlights that misophonia is a condition affecting approximately 4.6 percent of adults in the United States, typically emerging between ages 9 and 13, and can be associated with other mental health conditions like anxiety and PTSD. While not currently listed in the DSM-5, the resolution acknowledges misophonia's neurological basis, involving abnormal brain connectivity between sensory processing and emotion regulation regions. The key provisions include formally recognizing World Misophonia Awareness Day, supporting further research into the condition's causes and treatment options, encouraging healthcare professional training to better identify and support individuals with misophonia, and promoting the development of accommodations for those experiencing the disorder. The resolution seeks to increase understanding of misophonia as a legitimate mental health condition that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life and daily functioning.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/573/all-info