Psychiatric co-morbidities should be managed (treat or refer), e.g., depression, anxiety, molestation, substance abuse, personality disorders, schizophrenia, PTSD

Psychological intervention for chronic pain. Current psychological interventions for chronic pain are based on recent advances in our understanding of the complexity of pain perception. Pain is influenced by a wide range of psychosocial factors, such as emotions, sociocultural context, and pain-related beliefs, attitudes and expectations. Chronic pain that persists for months or years often initiates a progressive loss of control over numerous aspects of one’s psychological and behavioral function. A biopsychosocial model is now the prevailing paradigm for interventional strategies designed to treat chronic pain and this model places particular emphasis on addressing cognitive-behavioral factors pertinent to pain experience. The strong evidence for the contribution of psychosocial factors in pain experience, particularly in explaining disability attributed to pain, has led to the development of mulitidisciplinary pain rehabilitation programs (MPRPs) that simultaneously address physical, psychological and functional aspects of chronic pain disorders. For some patients, referral for individual behavioral and psychological intervention may be all that is required.

The Mind Body Connection


The Mind Body Program - This website developed by Dr. Howard Schubiner is filled with information about the Mind Body Syndrome / Tension Myositis Syndrome and what you can do to overcome it. See online video lectures.

Pain and Depression and Pain and Depression and Pain...


Successful Life Change

 

Mindfulness and Stress Management



  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction as a Strategy in Reducing Pain - Linda Turner speaks about Mindfulness Based Stress Relief's ability to improve overall wellness as well as to help in managing chronic pain. She leads two live mindfulness exercises which are practical tools you can add to your pain management practice (53 min.)
  • Songza - Relaxing Music. Also available on iPhone & Android.
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