Did you know that chronic pain and mental health are closely linked? In fact, approximately 50 percent of people who suffer from chronic pain also experience some form of mental illness. This number is even higher for people with chronic pain who also have a disability. While the relationship … [Read more...] about Chronic Pain and Mental Health
How Are Chronic Pain and Mental Health Connected?
Anyone living with a chronic pain condition knows what kind of mental and emotional toll it can take. Being in pain for extended periods of time creates a high level of stress, and that may manifest in a number of different mental health side effects. It can be difficult to know exactly how chronic … [Read more...] about How Are Chronic Pain and Mental Health Connected?