Pain Resilience and More Rewarding Self-Management - Dr. Hassett

This talk was presented by Afton Hassett, PsyD from the University of Michigan at the Scleroderma Patient Education Conference on May 4, 2024, hosted by the Scleroderma Foundation of Greater Chicago.
Chronic pain is common. If we don’t suffer from it ourselves, chances are we know someone who does. Changes in the structure and function of the brain are thought to underlie chronic pain. The good news is that these changes are not hardwired. Many things can be done to influence how the brain processes pain signals including exercise, healthy eating, and better sleep, as well as thinking more adaptive thoughts, positive emotions, and feeling love and connected. This session will highlight the neuroscience related to chronic pain and how engaging in simple self-management strategies can result in less pain and a more rewarding life.
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