Beyond the Pain: Insights From Individuals Living With Chronic Pain

• By: Heidi Hillman, PhD, BCBA-D, LMHC Eastern Washington University
• April 24th, 2024
• chronic pain, isolation, lived experience, mental health, pets, providers, research, Spring 2024 Issue, stigma, wellness
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Chronic pain is a significant contributor to disability among Americans, with an estimated 51.6 million people experiencing chronic pain that lasts longer than three months. (Rikard, Strahan, Schit, & Guy, 2023). Regardless of its source ­– whether medical or unexplained origin – chronic...