Hyperacusis Network

The Hyperacusis Network is an international, self-help organization for individuals affected by hyperacusis, a condition characterized by painful sensitivity to normal environmental sound. Established in 1991, the network provides information on hyperacusis, tinnitus, recruitment, and hyperacute hearing. Consisting of 700 members, the organization shares ways to cope with hyperacusis; provides ongoing support; offers information and assistance in securing disability benefits; and reports on current research and treatment options through a monthly newsletter.