The effects of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on self-reported interoception and mental health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atypical interoception has been observed across multiple mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders and depression. Evidence suggests that not only pathological anxiety, but also heightened levels of state anxiety and stress are associated with interoceptive functioning. This study aimed to investigate the effects of the recent Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on self-reported interoception and mental health, and their relationship.

Methods

Self-report measures of interoceptive attention and accuracy, anxiety, stress and depression taken during the pandemic (at three time points) were compared to the same measures taken from comparable samples prior to the pandemic. In the sample collected during the pandemic, the relationship between interoceptive and m

SUBMITTER: Biotti F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11759990 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature