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Study Reveals Unique Sensory Processing in Psychotic Disorders

11/5/2025

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Linköping University researchers found that people with psychotic disorders process self-generated sensations differently, showing heightened brain activity during self-touch.
The study showed that patients struggle with heartbeat detection, suggesting a broader disruption in processing internal signals.
The findings emphasize the importance of self-other distinction in maintaining a stable sense of self.
Future research may examine sensory processing in individuals at earlier stages of psychosis to develop new therapeutic approaches.

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Linköping University researchers found that people with psychotic disorders process self-generated sensations differently, showing heightened brain activity during self-touch.
The study showed that patients struggle with heartbeat detection, suggesting a broader disruption in processing internal signals.
The findings emphasize the importance of self-other distinction in maintaining a stable sense of self.
Future research may examine sensory processing in individuals at earlier stages of psychosis to develop new therapeutic approaches.