Neurobiology and its Applications to Psychotherapy – II

The Psychophysiology of Affect Dysregulation

Having understood the sophistication, boundary-less complexity of human health and the pathogenesis of dis-ease, whether that be chronic inflammation of something more, it will be proposed that there are a number of integrated regulatory pathways that link cognitive, psycho-emotional and physiological processes. These are introduced, with particular reference to the role of the autonomic nervous system and neuroendocrine pathways in regulating health or bringing on disease. Suggestions on how mental health practitioners can understand and support their clients’ in having healthy psychophysiology are offered.