What is Interoception and Why is it Important?

Heart Beating ◽

Different Types ◽

What is the word for the sense of signals that come from inside your body, such as feeling your heart beating and your breathing, or knowing when you are hungry? This is called interoception. Interoception is one of our senses, like vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. In this article, we talk about what interoception is and how information about these feelings is sent from the body to the brain. We will also talk a little about how interoception is measured and the different types of interoception. Finally, we will discuss why interoception might be important for things like recognising emotions in ourselves and in other people, our physical and mental health, and why understanding how interoception changes throughout our lives might help us to understand where differences in interoception across different people come from.

Brain plasticity

Nauchno-prakticheskii zhurnal «Patogenez» ◽

10.25557/2310-0435.2020.03.68-76 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 68-76

Author(s):

А.А. Пальцын ◽

Н.Б. Свиридкина

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Exercise ◽

Brain Plasticity ◽

The Body ◽

External Factors ◽

Main Condition ◽

Age Related ◽

Internal And External Factors ◽

Пластичность мозга - способность изменяться под действием внутренних и внешних факторов и, в качестве следствия, изменять тело. Мозг - посредник, между организмом (телом) и средой. Среда и условия жизни постоянно изменяются. Через мозг осуществляются приспособления к этим изменениям организма, направленные на сохранение жизни в изменившихся условиях. Диапазон пластических возможностей мозга иллюстрируется способностью осязания заменить зрение, или способностью когнитивных и физических нагрузок, диеты, сна существенно замедлить возрастную деградацию физического и умственного здоровья. Пластичность мозга - главное условие здоровья и долголетия. Другого «эликсира молодости» сегодня нет и, по-видимому, никогда не будет. Способ поддержания пластичности мозга - его занятость. Путь к деградации мозга - интеллектуальный и физический покой. Plasticity of the brain is an ability to change under the influence of internal and external factors and, as a consequence, to change the body. The brain is a mediator between the organism (body) and the environment. The environment, living conditions, is continuously changing. Adaptation to these changes in the body aimed at preserving life in the changed conditions occurs via the brain. The range of plastic capabilities of the brain is illustrated by the ability of touch to replace vision or the ability of cognitive and physical exercise, diet, and sleep to slow down significantly the age-related decline of physical and mental health. Plasticity of the brain is the main condition for health and longevity. There is no other “elixir of youth” today and, apparently, will never be. A way to maintain brain plasticity is to keep it busy. The path to brain degradation is mental and physical quiescence.

10 Reasons Why People Love Green Galaxy CBD Gummies! Most Shocking Critical Report v1

10.17504/protocols.io.b28wqhxe ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

buygreencbd not provided

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Endocannabinoid System ◽

The Body ◽

Therapeutic Benefits ◽

Green Galaxy CBD Gummies includes full therapeutic benefits of CBD oil, which works within the body and quickly lowers pain. The creator has made the Green Galaxy CBD Isolate Gummies with unique CBD compounds that regulate mood and pain in the brain and body. It also works to tune your endocannabinoid system and creates balance in your system to prevent discomforts with physical and mental health.

A systematic review of Karen refugee health

International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care ◽

10.1108/ijmhsc-04-2015-0010 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 1-15 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Sarah J. Hoffman ◽

Cheryl L. Robertson

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Forced Migration ◽

The Body ◽

Health Needs ◽

Health Providers ◽

Content Type ◽

And Migration ◽

Karen Refugees ◽

The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive perspective of the documented physical and mental health issues Karen refugees from Burma face as a result of war and refugee trauma, and migration. The review will address the question: What is the impact of trauma and migration on the physical and mental health of Karen refugees? Design/methodology/approach – A total of 18 articles were systematically selected for inclusion in the final review. The focal content for included articles includes qualitative and quantitative research representative of the health and migration experiences of Karen refugees. Findings – The findings of this review demonstrate significance for health providers from a public health standpoint as programs and services are targeted to meet the specific health needs of the Karen community. It also highlights the contribution of the Karen forced migration experience to the complexity of individual and community health needs, particularly as a result of the protracted conflict. Originality/value – This critical appraisal of the body of literature describing the health experiences of Karen refugees from Burma, with a particular focus on outcomes relevant to resettlement, demonstrates value as programs are developed with an integrated refugee perspective.

Measuring the brain-gut axis in Psychological Sciences: a necessary challenge

10.31234/osf.io/fpmrn ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Ismael Palacios-Garcia ◽

Francisco J. Parada

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Public Policy ◽

Cognitive Process ◽

Research Topic ◽

The Body ◽

Symbiotic Relationship ◽

Multiple Perspectives ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

4E Cognition ◽

Cognitive process and associated states such as wellbeing are embodied, in a process of phylogenetic and ontogenic interdependencies, encompassing an organism’s both internal and external environments. Diurnal mammals’ physiology has been enslaved by the day/night cycle, imposed to planet Earth from the cosmos. Mammals’ physiology is furthermore entangled to the micro-dynamics of small organisms, imposed onto the body through the development of a symbiotic relationship unfolding throughout ontogeny and phylogeny. Therefore, adequate scientific study of human behavior will include as many levels as possible: socio-cultural, psychological, microbiological, etc. The brain-gut-microbiota topic represents a fascinating opportunity to expand our knowledge about cognition, mental health, and life in general. It is important to frame this research topic from multiple perspectives including biological/medical sciences, public policy, architecture, urbanism, and psychology. Furthermore, recent philosophical and epistemological advances, under the 4E-cognition framework, will help the integration of evidence, providing new insights and novel hypotheses.

Physical and Mental Health of Different Types of Orchestra Musicians Compared to Other Professions

Medical Problems of Performing Artists ◽

10.21091/mppa.2012.1003 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 9-14 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Edgar Voltmer ◽

Mark Zander ◽

Joachim E Fischer ◽

Brigitte M Kudielka ◽

Bernhard Richter ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

General Population ◽

Physical Health ◽

Reference Sample ◽

Health Score ◽

Professional Groups ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Different Types ◽

Physical Health Score

Objectives: This study examined the physical and mental health of orchestra musicians of different types of orchestras compared to a reference sample of the general population and of two other professions. Methods: Professional musicians (n = 429) from nine opera and/or concert orchestras were surveyed with the Short Form-12 general health questionnaire (SF-12). Data were compared with a reference sample (n = 2805) with a sample of physicians (n = 549) and aircraft manufacturers (n = 822). Results: Compared to the reference sample and the two other professional groups, the musicians had a higher physical health score: 53.07 (SD 5.89) vs 49.03 (SD 9.35) reference, 51.26 (SD 7.53) physicians, and 49.31 (SD 7.99) aircraft manufacturers. The musicians’ mental health score was lower compared to the reference sample but did not differ from the other professional groups: 48.33 (SD 9.52) for musicians vs 52.24 (SD 8.10) reference, 48.26 (SD 10.06) physicians, and 48.54 (SD 9.59) aircraft manufacturers. Physical health but not mental health decreased with age in all groups. In physical and mental health, women scored lower than men. There was no significant difference in physical and mental health scores between musicians of concert and opera orchestras. Age and gender accounted for 3.6% of the variance of the physical health score, but none of the demographic characteristics or orchestral roles and functions was predictive for mental health scores. Conclusions: Musicians report better physical but poorer mental health than the general population, but they did not differ in mental health scores from physicians or aircraft manufacturers.

4. Risk factors

Dementia: A Very Short Introduction ◽

10.1093/actrade/9780198825784.003.0004 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 74-104

Author(s):

Kathleen Taylor

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Blood Sugar ◽

Brain Function ◽

Physiological Factors ◽

Cause And Effect ◽

The Media ◽

Would everyone get dementia if we lived long enough? ‘Risk factors’ focuses on the genetic, environmental, and physiological factors that makes dementia more or less likely to affect us. The media often distorts scientific findings with false correlations. We must be aware of these ourselves, particularly in relation to cause and effect; a factor that we may see as a cause of dementia might be a symptom. Risk factors include age, overall poor physical and mental health, blood sugar, blood and brain function, inflammation, and not using the brain. Many of these can be modified, even the effects of ageing, but there is no single cause or one-size-fits-all solution.

A Novel Landscape for Understanding Physical and Mental Health: Body Mapping Research with Youth Experiencing Psychosis

Art/Research International A Transdisciplinary Journal ◽

10.18432/ari29337 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 236-261 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Katherine M. Boydell ◽

Jeffrey Ball ◽

Jackie Curtis ◽

Adèle De Jager ◽

Megan Kalucy ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Early Intervention ◽

Young People ◽

Physical Health ◽

Social Issues ◽

The Body ◽

First Episode ◽

Body Mapping ◽

The Future

Estimates indicate the lifespan of individuals with psychotic illness is reduced by approximately 15-20 years. Consequently there is a need to address the physical health of those who live with a mental illness, like psychosis. The Bondi Centre provides an integrated model of care to young people with a first episode of psychosis. The Keeping the Body In Mind program focuses on prevention and early intervention of physical health issues and is offered alongside treatment for mental health and social issues as part of routine care. We used body mapping, an arts-based research method, to explore the complexity of this physical health intervention. Our aim was to develop an in-depth understanding of experiences of young clients of the early intervention centre, with a particular focus on the embodied relationship between physical and mental health. Six young people engaged in creating life-sized body maps depicting their experience of the physical intervention program over four 3-hour sessions, followed by an in-depth interview. Analysis of our body maps drew on thematic analysis and narrative inquiry. The narrative trope was one of recovery, highlighting the importance of the link between body and mind, individual and community, and the balance between light and darkness. There was an emphasis on developing feelings of connectedness (to self and others), hope and optimism for the future, a sense of having an identity, and a sense of meaning and empowerment. Recovery was conceptualised as an ongoing process rather than an end product or fixed state. Involvement in the body mapping process was consistently identified as therapeutic, offering an opportunity for reflection on the journey to recovery with a focus on past, present and imagined storylines of the future.

Narrating the Brain

Journal of Phenomenological Psychology ◽

10.1163/15691624-12341276 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 45 (2) ◽

pp. 168-208 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jacob Z. Hess ◽

Edwin E. Gantt ◽

Jeffrey R. Lacasse ◽

Nathan Vierling-Claassen

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mental Disorder ◽

Mental Health Treatment ◽

The Body ◽

Public Attention ◽

Health Treatment ◽

Public conversation about biological contributors to mental disorder often centers on whether the problem is “biological or not.” In this paper, we propose moving beyond this bifurcation to a very different question:how exactlyare these problems understood to be biological? Specifically, we consider four issues around which different interpretations of the body’s relationship to mental disorder exist:1. The body’s relationship to day-to-day action; 2. The extent to which the body is changeable; 3. The body’s relationship to context; 4. The degree to which states of the body directly cause mental disorder.Drawing on the work of Merleau-Ponty and other phenomenologists, we examine different responses to these questions and associated implications for how mental health treatment and recovery come to be experienced. Finally, we consider broader questions these patterns raise, including why certain portrayals of the brain dominate public attention and how to foster more deliberation in this regard.

Pet Ownership and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Veterinary Sciences ◽

10.3390/vetsci8120332 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (12) ◽

pp. 332

Author(s):

Kristel J. Scoresby ◽

Elizabeth B. Strand ◽

Zenithson Ng ◽

Kathleen C. Brown ◽

Charles Robert Stilz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Adult Population ◽

The Body ◽

Future Research ◽

Pet Ownership ◽

Prospective Longitudinal ◽

The Impact

Pet ownership is the most common form of human–animal interaction, and anecdotally, pet ownership can lead to improved physical and mental health for owners. However, scant research is available validating these claims. This study aimed to review the recent peer reviewed literature to better describe the body of knowledge surrounding the relationship between pet ownership and mental health. A literature search was conducted in May 2020 using two databases to identify articles that met inclusion/exclusion criteria. After title review, abstract review, and then full article review, 54 articles were included in the final analysis. Of the 54 studies, 18 were conducted in the general population, 15 were conducted in an older adult population, eight were conducted in children and adolescents, nine focused on people with chronic disease, and four examined a specific unique population. Forty-one of the studies were cross-sectional, 11 were prospective longitudinal cohorts, and two were other study designs. For each of the articles, the impact of pet ownership on the mental health of owners was divided into four categories: positive impact (n = 17), mixed impact (n = 19), no impact (n = 13), and negative impact (n = 5). Among the reviewed articles, there was much variation in population studied and study design, and these differences make direct comparison challenging. However, when focusing on the impact of pet ownership on mental health, the results were variable and not wholly supportive of the benefit of pets on mental health. Future research should use more consistent methods across broader populations and the development of a pet-ownership survey module for use in broad, population surveys would afford a better description of the true relationship of pet ownership and mental health.

Some Experiments in the Chemistry of Normal Sleep

The British Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1192/bjp.112.485.391 ◽

1966 ◽

Vol 112 (485) ◽

pp. 391-399 ◽

Cited By ~ 68

Author(s):

Ian Oswald ◽

G. W. Ashcroft ◽

R. J. Berger ◽

D. Eccleston ◽

J. I. Evans ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Central Nervous System ◽

Nervous System ◽

Brain Stem ◽

Eye Movement ◽

Reticular Activating System ◽

Normal Sleep ◽

Biochemical State ◽

Sleep is essential for physical and mental health. In the last 15 years there has grown up the concept of the brain stem reticular activating system. Electroencephalographic studies have shown two qualitatively different and alternating kinds of sleep, the orthodox (“slow wave”, or “forebrain“) and the paradoxical (”hind-brain“, “rapid eye movement”, “activated“, or “dreaming”) phases (Akert et al., 1965). It may be predicted that in the next decade attention will turn increasingly to the chemical basis of sleep. If a man is deprived of sleep for 100 hours, it is extremely difficult to keep him awake and one may suppose that an abnormal biochemical state exists within his central nervous system.