Increasing evidence suggests that mental health and physical health are linked by neural
systems that jointly regulate somatic physiology and high-level cognition. Key systems …

It has become increasingly evident that bidirectional (“top-down and bottom-up”) interactions
between the brain and peripheral tissues, including the cardiovascular and immune …

The self is experienced differently in depression. It is infused with pervasive low mood, and
structured by negative self-related thoughts. The concept of the self has been difficult to …

Current researchers mostly agree that the self consists of both bodily and non-bodily
environmental information. The neural mechanism underlying the integration of this …

Bodily experiences such as the feeling of touch, pain or inner signals of the body are deeply
emotional and activate brain networks that mediate their perception and higher-order …

The mind and body are intrinsically and dynamically coupled. Perceptions, thoughts and
feelings change, and respond to, the state of the body. This chapter describes the integration …

Self-generated cognitions, such as recalling personal memories or empathizing with others,
are ubiquitous and essential for our lives. Such internal mental processing is ascribed to the …

An increasing recognition that brain and body are dynamically coupled has enriched our
scientific understanding of mental health conditions. Peripheral signals interact centrally to …

Interoception is a complex process encompassing multiple dimensions, such as accuracy,
learning and awareness. Here, we examined whether each of those dimensions relies on …

Interoception refers to the process by which the nervous system senses and integrates
signals originating from within the body, providing a momentary mapping of the body's …