Misophonia Has Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression, Study Says

A Dutch study using large genetic datasets found that misophonia may share genetic risk factors with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and tinnitus.

The analysis also linked misophonia with personality traits such as worry and neuroticism, suggesting a biological overlap with mental health conditions.

The association with autism spectrum disorder was weaker than expected, and the study relied mostly on self-reported data from European populations.

Researchers say the findings could help guide future diagnosis and treatment research, including possible PTSD-based approaches.