Chronic Pain, Mind Body Medicine, and Healing with Dr. Afton Hassett

Discover the fascinating science behind chronic pain with Dr. Afton Hassett, a leading pain psychologist. In this episode, we dive into the neuroscience of pain, mind-body medicine, and practical strategies for managing chronic pain. Whether you're dealing with a rheumatologic condition or chronic pain, this conversation is packed with insights and hope.~About Dr. Afton Hassett~Dr. Hassett is a licensed clinical psychologist who is an Associate Professor and the Director of Pain and Opioid Research in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Michigan (UM). As a principal investigator at the renowned Chronic Pain & Fatigue Research Center at UM, she conducts interdisciplinary research related to exploring the role of cognitive, affective, and behavioral factors in chronic pain. She has published over 120 peer-reviewed articles and is a leading expert in the field of resilience and pain. Her work has focused on exploring the role of positive emotions in people with pain, as well as novel interventions to promote resilience and better pain self-management. Her current NIH-funded research (over $14M) involves developing resilience-enhancing activities for people with chronic pain (NINR R01), testing the mechanisms underlying treatments for chronic low back pain (HEAL BACPAC U19 Center and the BEST Study) and developing “prehabilitation” programs for anxious surgical patients to optimize outcomes (MiCarePath). Dr. Hassett is a Past President of the Association of Rheumatology Professionals – a division of the American College of Rheumatology. She is also the author of “Chronic Pain Reset: 30 Days of Activities, Practices and Skills to Help You Thrive,” an innovative pain self-management book for patients and their clinicians.https://aftonhassett.com/Afton L. Hassett, Psy.D.Associate ProfessorDirector of Pain and Opioid ResearchDepartment of AnesthesiologyChronic Pain and Fatigue Research CenterUniversity of Michigan Medical School💚 Stay Connected With Me:Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UnabridgedMD?_rdc=1&_rdr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4 Twitter (X): https://x.com/UnabridgedMD Are you, or someone you love, looking for a rheumatologist near you? Maybe you queried Google for the “best rheumatologist in Denver” and felt that no other arthritis clinic in Denver really seemed personable? Or maybe you are simply looking for a doctor who will listen to you and work with you to achieve disease remission? Well, you have come to the right place. UnabridgedMD has the best rheumatologist in Denver, Colorado and we cannot wait to work with you.Click here to get in touch: https://www.unabridgedmd.com Or give us a call: 303-731-4006#chronicpain #mindbodymedicine #chronicfatigue #rheumatology