#124- Chronic Pain and Depression: Breaking the Cycle with Mental Health Care

About this episode

Dr. Regina Koepp discusses the dangerous connection between chronic pain and depression with expert Dr. Jennifer Steiner.

Chronic pain increases the risk for depression and suicide. The connection between chronic pain and depression is stronger—and more dangerous—than most professionals realize. In this powerful episode, Dr. Regina Koepp sits down with pain psychology expert, Dr. Jennifer Steiner, to uncover the complex and bidirectional relationship between chronic pain, depression, and suicide risk. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why people living with chronic pain are twice as likely t...

People in this episode

Host: Regina Koepp

Guest: Dr Jennifer Steiner

Topics covered

• chronic pain
• depression
• suicide risk
• mental health care

Keywords

• mental health
• pain psychology
• bidirectional relationship

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