#086 [CEU Podcast] - Chronic pain impacts more than 1 in 5 adults living in the United States and can have a significant negative impact on all aspects of a person’s life, including ability to work or attend school, finances, social and romantic relationships, and sense of self. 

Research shows that chronic pain is associated with an increase in risk for depression and suicide. Yet, high rates of stigma, bias in health care, and limited access to trained mental health providers  contributes to people living with chronic pain not receiving the care they need. 

This CEU podcast will address the widespread impact of chronic pain on the whole person, with focus on the pain-depression cycle.

After listening to this episode, you'll be able to: 

• Identify 3 psychosocial ways in which quality of life is impacted by chronic pain
• Discuss why it is important to attend to both mental/emotional wellness and physical health when working with people chronic pain
• Explain the bidirectional relationship between chronic pain and depression

Today's guest, Dr. Jennifer Steiner, is a board certified clinical health psychologist, founder of Beyond the Body Health Psychology Services, LLC, Co-Director of Center for Mental Health & Aging's Continuing Education Program, Adjunct Faculty at Emory School of Medicine, Board Member of the Georgia Psychology Association Board of Directors, Co-Chair of the Continuing Education Committee for Georgia Psychological Association, and Member of the Committee on Health Psychology and Integrated Practice. 

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