Central Sensitization Syndromes: Relevance of Psychological Factors in the Genesis, Maintenance and Intervention
Special Issue Editors
Interests: clinical and health psychology; personality; psychological disorders; gender-based violence; socio-emotional skills; cognitive-behavioral therapy; evidence-based psychological intervention
Interests: gender-based violence; socio-emotional skills; evidence-based psychological therapy; penitentiary psychology; psychological assessment; ethics in psychology
Interests: Chronic pain; fibromyalgia; psychophysiology of sleep; assessment and treatment of emotional disorders; post-traumatic stress disorder; cognitive-behavioral therapy; evidence-based psychological intervention
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Central sensitization syndromes (CSSs) constitute a heterogeneous set of conditions characterized by an increased reactivity of nociceptive neurons in the CNS that significantly impact the pain experience. Although fibromyalgia is considered a prototype of CSSs, many other conditions (e.g., chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, migraine/tension headache) fall under this label. In addition to alodinia, hiperalgesia, and hypersensitivity, CSSs share other annoying symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, and emotional disorders, all of which lead to an important loss of quality of life. Multiple psychological factors can affect the experience of individuals with CSSs; however, there are still many gaps in our knowledge regarding how these psychological factors act, how they interact with neurobiological and contextual factors, and which are key in the prediction of individual risk, the development/maintenance of the clinical condition, and response to psychological intervention.
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue focused on “Central Sensitization Syndromes: Relevance of Psychological Factors in the Genesis, Maintenance, and Intervention”. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers and professionals of mental health to contribute with their knowledge, experience, and best practices to improve the understanding and management of CSSs.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following: the identification and psychological assessment of vulnerability, maintenance and protective factors (e.g., maladaptive cognitive–affective processes, personality and psychopathology, trauma and psychosocial stress, coping strategies, psychosocial support); psychological therapy aimed at improving symptoms and daily functioning (e.g., psychoeducation, cognitive–behavioral therapy, acceptance and mindfulness interventions, emotional regulation); and therapy focusing on the geriatric, adult, or child populations who have or are at risk of developing CSSs.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Guest Editors
Prof. Dr. M. Pilar Martínez, Prof. Dr. Ana I. Sánchez, and Prof. Dr. Elena Miró
Prof. Dr. María Pilar Martínez
Prof. Dr. Ana Isabel Sánchez Gómez
Prof. Elena Mirõ
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Central sensitization syndromes
- cognitive, emotional and behavioral variables
- vulnerability or risk
- maintenance factors
- protective factors
- assessment and psychological treatment.
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