Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Sensory Deprivation

Sensory deprivation is a form of mental relaxation achieved by restricting the input of external stimuli to the senses. It is often practiced by reducing external noise, light, and other stimuli to improve focus and attention. Studies have shown that sensory deprivation can be used to reduce stress, improve performa…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 14× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2379-8572 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Sensory deprivation is a form of mental relaxation achieved by restricting the input of external stimuli to the senses. It is often practiced by reducing external noise, light, and other stimuli to improve focus and attention. Studies have shown that sensory deprivation can be used to reduce stress, improve performance, reduce anxiety, and increase creativity. It can also be used to induce states of relaxation, balance mental states, and assist in spiritual exploration.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2016

Earworms and Hallucinations

V. Seeman MaryCorresponding author
Professor Emerita, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, 260 Heath St. W., Suite 605, Toronto, Ontario, M5P 3L6, Canada.
Exact topic Schizophrenia Disorders And Therapy

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 14 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Sensory Deprivation, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Otolaryngology Advances (ISSN 2379-8572).

Journal editorial board
Ioannis Chatzistefanou · Greece Heather Bortfeld · United States Heidi Silver · United States

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