Interoceptive Interventions for Posttraumatic Stress: A Systematic Review of Treatment and Interoception Outcomes

Summary

This study reviews how treatments that focus on interoception—the awareness of internal bodily sensations like heartbeat and breath—can help people with posttraumatic stress (PTS). The research finds that approaches like mindfulness and certain exercises are effective in improving PTS symptoms. Interventions that involve paying attention to bodily signals provide short-term relief, while integrated exercise routines offer longer-term benefits. Though promising, more studies are needed to understand exactly how these treatments work.