By Mark OdlumMental health is often inextricably linked to the chronic pain experience. One aspect of chronic pain...
Blog Articles
Medical Gaslighting: The Devastating Effects of Being Told Your Symptoms are not Valid
By Kirsten Ballard“It’s all in your head.” “You’re just looking for attention.” “There’s no way you’re in that much...
Disability Pride Month: Challenging Stereotypes, Championing Inclusivity, and Changing the Conversation on Disability
Disability Pride Month, which takes place each July, challenges the stereotype of defining individuals by their...
It’s Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
Migraine, headache, and cluster diseases affect more than 38 million Americans. To increase understanding and empathy...
New Pain Connection Group for Veterans and Active Military Launching with Specialized Support
By: Janet Jay The U.S. Pain Foundation is pleased to announce its virtual support group connecting veterans and active...
Learn about sleep hygiene tonight
Our exploration of tools to help you reduce your pain and improve your overall health and well-being continues this...
Pain Warrior of the Month: Kristin Whitehead
City & State: Brooklyn, NY, and Trumbull, CT Age: 46 Pain warrior role: U.S. Pain advocate since 2019 What type of...
My son suffered in pain for years: The signs I missed and the ones I saw
By: Brandy Garcia My son was 4-years old the first time he said, “Mom I have a headache.” At the time I did not think...
Learning the skills to help others with pain
In an increasingly virtual world, many health-related support groups are moving online. But not all support groups are...
Survey results detail relationship between income and chronic pain care
Few things have more impact on health care for people with chronic pain than a patient’s ability to pay for it. In...
Learn about daily energy Tuesday
May’s “Building Your Toolbox” event will be about the daily energy routine and Qigong, featuring Paula Mintzies, DSW,...
Pain Warrior of the Month: Ryan Drozd
City & State: Wallingford, CT Age: 32 years old Pain warrior role: U.S. Pain advocate since 2019 What type of...