1 Article by Surendar Ellappan

Neuronal and therapeutic perspectives on empathic pain: A rational insight.

Neuropharmacology – March 11, 2025

Summary

Empathy enriches our connections but can lead to empathic pain, causing distress. Neuroimaging reveals key brain areas involved in this emotional experience. Understanding these neural networks opens doors for therapeutic techniques like mindfulness and medication, enhancing mental well-being and fostering deeper social bonds.

Abstract

Empathy is the capacity to experience and understand the feelings of others, thereby playing a key role in a person's mental well-being essentially...