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Can holding children down for shots traumatize them? A health psychologist says yes.

I’m a health psychologist and expert in medical illness, trauma, and pain, with 25 years of experience. If I could wipe out any practice that happens on the daily in medicine, VERY high on my list is holding down kids for medical procedures. While science and best practice guidelines from top medical organizations clearly say holding down kids is a terrible idea, it still happens every single day.

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How to Get the Best Help from Your Child’s Doctor

Dr. Jody Thomas and CHYP get together to discuss how parents and healthcare providers can join forces to give kids with chronic pain the best care possible.

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Chronic Pain Family Education Sheets: Daily Functioning

Getting back to normal daily activities can feel like a big challenge when you're struggling with chronic pain. This guide breaks down both the why and how you can make that happen.

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Chronic Pain Family Education Sheets: Healthy Sleep for Kids and Teens

Sleep challenges and chronic pain often go hand and hand. Top experts put together this guide about all the things that can help!

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Chronic Pain Family Education Sheets: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Learn how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works and how it can improve chronic pain.

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Chronic Pain Family Education Sheets: School Guidelines

School can be tough when you’re dealing with chronic pain. This educational guide helps families understand all the ways they can support kids and teens as they navigate the challenges.

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“But You Look Fine…”: Gender Bias And Pain Care

Dr. Grace Kao's personal account (backed by powerful research) highlights how gender and bias play out when it comes to treating women's pain.

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Why ARE we called the Meg Foundation?

Inquiring minds always want to know! I'm so glad you asked, because I LOVE this story!

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Ask Dr. Jessica podcast: How to reduce fear and anxiety around vaccines? with Jody Thomas

This episode is for all you parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers out there who want to make vaccinations a little less scary for the little ones.

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Black Medicine with Dr. Ray Christian

Explore the rich tapestry of Black medical history with Dr. Ray Christian as he shares captivating narratives revealing historical legacies and personal anecdotes.

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Getting to know CHYP and their innovative approach to chronic pain

CHYP is an online nonprofit for youth ages 13-24 that was built on the understanding that creative techniques - be it writing, yoga, art, acupuncture or other immersive experiences - can help rewire the nervous system’s pain routes.

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Pain Myths & Facts E-Book

There's a lot of outdated thinking about pain floating around, but thanks to research, we now know better! It turns out that what kids, parents, and providers think they know about pain can sometimes hold us back from making things better. So let's dispel these misconceptions with accurate, evidence-based information and brighten things up with some solid facts!

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