Re-Imagining Pain: Mental Imagery Impact on Pain Perception. This project aims to explore how mental imagery influences pain perception, anxiety, and expectancy. By leveraging cutting-edge virtual rea

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Re-Imagining Pain: Mental Imagery Impact on Pain Perception. This project aims to explore how mental imagery influences pain perception, anxiety, and expectancy. By leveraging cutting-edge virtual reality technology, we'll uncover the role of mental imagery in pain experiences. Our interdisciplinary team, collaborating internationally, will conduct controlled experiments and ecologically valid experience sampling, to better understand the impact of mental imagery on pain perception. The outcomes may pave the way for novel interventions beyond this project, benefiting over 3 million Australians suffering from chronic pain. This research not only enhances our understanding of pain dynamics but also holds potential for future cost-effective clinical treatments, reducing suffering and healthcare costs.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 5203 - Clinical and Health Psychology. Lead: Dr Jemma Todd