chronic Pain and mental health disorders
​Often Occur Together

​There is an estimated 50 million Americans who struggle from chronic pain, the kind that can be devastating to a person's life. If you have been struggling with chronic pain, you know that it is more than just physical as it can impact many aspects of your life.  Chronic pain can be life altering as you miss out on time spent with family and friends. It can also impact how you function at work, the stress of not being able to perform at your best, and the hostile feelings people sometimes have towards a condition they cannot see or understand.​
Treating Your Mental Health is an Essential Part
​ of a Holistic Approach to Pain Management
​People living with chronic pain are at a much greater risk for depression and anxiety.  An estimated 35% to 45% of people struggling with chronic pain, unsurprisingly, experience depression.  Anxiety is also a common symptom that occurs with chronic pain. Symptoms of fibromyalgia, back problems, arthritis, and migraines are frequently worsened when you have anxiety and depression.
Research has shown that mental health disorders and chronic pain share biological mechanisms which contribute to the interconnection. For example, depression can make a person more sensitive to pain.  Research also shows that individuals that had long-term chronic pain suffered were more likely to have several mental health conditions including severe anxiety, severe depression, bipolar, and PTSD.
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We are here to help you live a higher quality of life
by addressing the Mental and Emotional Issues
caused by your Chronic Pain ​
When chronic pain and mental health disorders occur together, it is important to treat both conditions.  Some treatments and approaches may help both mental and pain conditions through psychotherapy and relaxation techniques. Antidepressants and other medications can be useful in treating both conditions.  And, lifestyle changes such as exercise, better nutrition, and sufficient sleep can also be helpful in managing chronic pain and will improve your mental health.
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If you are suffering from chronic pain due to an illness, accident or surgery and are experiencing a lower quality of life, a mental health assessment is highly recommended to be part of your effective treatment plan