Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 15:00h-16:00h UTC+2 (CEST)

Chronic pain is a complex clinical condition that remains only partially understood. Pain is a deeply individual experience, influenced by a range of psychological factors—including temperament, body perception, interoception, and symptoms of depression and anxiety. These psychological components play a crucial role, particularly in the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving well-being and quality of life. In this talk, Giulia will present her research on how psychological factors—such as interoception and body representation—relate to the experience of pain in individuals living with chronic pain.

About the speaker:

Giulia Chirchio is a Clinical Psychologist and a first-year Ph.D. Student in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Camerino. She works at the Istituto Auxologico Italiano I.R.C.C.S., Ospedale San Giuseppe in Italy, as part of the MindTheBodyLab. Together with her team, she explores various psychological aspects—such as interoception and body representation—through different research projects, including studies involving individuals with eating disorders.