Interoception and body image in breast cancer patients: a mindfulness-based stress reduction protocol.
Frontiers in psychology January 1, 2024 Valeria Sebri, Silvia Francesca Maria Pizzoli, Chiara Marzorati et al. 14 citations
A study protocol will test whether an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program helps breast cancer survivors become more aware of inner body sensations (interoception) and improves their mood, body perception, anxiety, and depression. Changes will be measured at three time points to track effects over time. The authors suggest MBSR may promote emotional well-being by enhancing body awareness and regulating interoceptive feelings, offering directions for future psychological interventions.