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Misophonia

Commons · Question 84513 · Tabled 22 Oct 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 19 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of misophonia on the (a) social and (b) occupational outcomes of people diagnosed with that condition.

Answer

Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 19 Nov 2025

We have made no such assessment, although it is recognised that misophonia can adversely affect a person’s ability to achieve life goals, communicate effectively, and enjoy social situations, and that this can have an impact on individuals’ mental health....