Blog Post
Earlier this week, The Washington Post featured a startling stat in their Big Number series: nearly 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. experienced chronic pain last year. And that is up from 20.4% in 2019! Let that sink in.
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Video
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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Downloads
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.
Read more » about Chronic Pain Family Education Sheets: Daily Functioning
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Sleep challenges and chronic pain often go hand in hand. Top experts put together this guide about all the things that can help!
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Learn how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works and how it can improve chronic pain.
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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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Blog Post
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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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There's a lot of outdated thinking about pain floating around, but thanks to research, we now know better!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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Blog Post
In this blog post, Brooke Greenberg, a Clinical Psychology PhD student, reflects on her 10-year journey with chronic pain and shares six positive ways it has transformed her life.
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Podcast
In this episode, our lived experience pain experts share their wisdom about how they talk with friends, family, and teachers about pain.
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Podcast
In this episode, our lived experience pain experts share invaluable information about their experiences navigating school, academic demands, and chronic pain.
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Podcast
In this episode, our lived experience pain experts share their unique experiences with active coping, their preferred strategies and tools.
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