Imagine the ultimate quiet, as you float soundlessly in the peaceful safety of weightless comfort.
What exactly is Interoception, and how can we harness our awareness of internal signals to improve our mental health? Join psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Reid, as she speaks with psychiatrist and neuroscientist, Sahib Khalsa, MD, PhD.
Topics we Discuss:
*What exactly is a panic attack?
*What do we mean by Interoception?
*How can a soundless float tank lead to relief from mental health challenges?
*What is hopeful about research in this area?
Dr. Sahib Khalsa is the Director of Clinical Operations at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He received his MD and PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Iowa, then completed his residency training in Psychiatry at UCLA.
Dr. Khalsa’s research investigates the role of interoception in mental and physical health, with a focus on understanding how changes in internal physiological states influence body perception and the functioning of the human nervous system. His work was recently featured on NPR’s TED Radio Hour series titled “Body Electric.”
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