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

The inadequacy of a categorial approach to mental health diagnosis is now well-recognised,
with many authors, diagnostic manuals and funding bodies advocating a dimensional, trans …

Based on Francesca Happé's best-selling textbook, Autism: An Introduction to Psychological
Theory, this completely new edition provides a concise overview of contemporary …

Interoception is the sensing of internal bodily sensations. Interoception is an umbrella term
that encompasses (1) the afferent (body‐to‐brain) signaling through distinct neural and …

We review a recent shift in conceptions of interoception and its relationship to hierarchical
inference in the brain. The notion of interoceptive inference means that bodily states are …

Interoception, the sense of the body's internal physiological state, underpins homeostatic
reflexes, motivational states, and sensations contributing to emotional experiences. The …

Alexithymia is a sub-clinical construct, traditionally characterized by difficulties identifying
and describing one's own emotions. Despite the clear need for interoception (interpreting …

Interoception refers to the perception of the physiological condition of the body, including
hunger, temperature, and heart rate. There is a growing appreciation that interoception is …

Alexithymia refers to difficulties identifying and describing one's emotions. Growing evidence
suggests that alexithymia is a key transdiagnostic risk factor. Despite its clinical importance …

Interoception, the capacity to perceive internal bodily states, is thought to influence cognitive,
affective and interpersonal functioning. It is frequently assessed using the heartbeat …