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Psychological Sciences' Kristina Bowdrie explains the significance of noise sensitivity treatment

Media | May 01, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Loud noise doesn’t just annoy you—it alters your consciousness, scientists say
Popular Mechanics (subscription required): Kristina Bowdrie, assistant professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences, said treatment for noise sensitivity—a condition where everyday sounds trigger intense reactions such as anger, anxiety or ear pain—includes sound therapy to retrain the brain, plus cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.