Description
Book SynopsisChronic pain is the most common long-term health condition in the United States. For the nearly 100 million Americans who struggle with this burden, the substantial risks of prescription opioid treatment have left many searching for safer, more effective alternatives. While multidisciplinary pain treatment programs can help, they are few in number—and few mental health practitioners receive adequate training in pain treatment.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of treating patients with chronic pain, using evidence-based therapies. Taking a multidisciplinary approach that includes cognitive–behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and chronic pain self-management, Darnall shows mental health professionals how to utilize mindfulness interventions, hypnosis, and biofeedback, and also address comorbid problems such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Included are compelling case studies, and resources for clinical and patient training.
Table of Contents
Series Foreword
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Role of Psychological Factors in Chronic Pain
Chapter 2: Standard Medical Treatments for Pain and Treatment Decision Considerations
Chapter 3: Depression, Anxiety, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Chapter 4: Pain-Specific Psychological Factors
Chapter 5: Overview of Evidence-Based Psychobehavioral Interventions for Pain
Chapter 6: Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain
Chapter 7: Mindfulness Interventions, Hypnosis, and Biofeedback
Chapter 8: Sleep and Fatigue
Chapter 9: Opioids
Chapter 10: Special Populations, Substance Use, and Substance Use Disorder
Chapter 11: Social Factors and Intimacy
Chapter 12: Summary, Future Directions, Conclusions
Resources
References
Index
About the Author
About the Series Editor
