Experiencing feelings of being overwhelmed, stressed and anxious can occur relatively quickly. That’s why emotional self-regulation (ESR) is such an important skill. It helps us manage emotions, cope ...

What if someone asks you, “How do you feel?” and you honestly don’t know the answer? One of the most significant indicators for many common mental disorders, particularly anxiety and depression, is ...

Tuning into your body's internal signals, known as interoceptive awareness, is a powerful yet overlooked mental health ...

Credit: Getty Images Improving perception of internal body states, or interoception, can help everyone better care for their own bodies. The Conversation — Did you know that anorexia is the most ...

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated whether the Mindfulness-Based Blood Pressure Reduction (MB-BP) adapted mindfulness program improved interoceptive awareness ...

Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and specializes in reporting on health, medicine, and genetics. Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and ...

An increased disconnect from your body can make it easier to harm yourself, whether by disordered eating or suicide. Maskot/Maskot via Getty Images Did you know that anorexia is the most lethal mental ...