Understanding the Interconnections of Physical and Mental PAIN

Do our brains actually process physical and emotional pain similarly? This episode breaks down our brain and bodies responses to pain and gives ideas for how to start releasing pent up stories. References: Amaro-Díaz, L., Montoro, C. I., Fischer-Jbali, L. R., & Galvez-Sánchez, C. M. (2022). Chronic pain and emotional Stroop: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 11(12), 3259. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11123259 Gilam, G., Gross, J. J., Wager, T. D., Keefe, F. J., & Mackey, S. C. (2020). What is the relationship between pain and emotion? Bridging constructs and communities. Neuron, 107(1), 17-21. World Mental Health Day Resources Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor Mental Health Psychosocial Support Network: https://www.mhpss.net/ https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use