Pain, Explained

Health

Top 10 Medical Myths

Rachel Zoffness Ph.D. on August 16, 2021

Bust myths about depression, pain, body image, and family conflict, and get the facts.

Bust myths about depression, pain, body image, and family conflict, and get the facts.

Fear

Preparing Kids (and Parents!) for COVID Vaccines

Rachel Zoffness Ph.D. on April 13, 2021

As the day arrives for children to get vaccinated, how can parents and healthcare providers help kids navigate fear and pain?

As the day arrives for children to get vaccinated, how can parents and healthcare providers help kids navigate fear and pain?

Stress

Why Your Body Hurts During the Pandemic

Rachel Zoffness Ph.D. on February 16, 2021

Health problems and pain are exacerbated during periods of stress.

Health problems and pain are exacerbated during periods of stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

A Magical Cure for Pain?

Rachel Zoffness Ph.D. on November 28, 2020

Is there a magic cure for pain? For many pain-sufferers, CBT comes close.

Is there a magic cure for pain? For many pain-sufferers, CBT comes close.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

The Psychological Impact of Testing Positive for COVID-19

Rachel Zoffness Ph.D. on August 31, 2020

I tested positive for COVID, despite doing everything right. How will YOU navigate this, and what do you need to know?

I tested positive for COVID, despite doing everything right. How will YOU navigate this, and what do you need to know?

Chronic Pain

Top 10 Activities for Chronic Pain

Rachel Zoffness Ph.D. on July 25, 2020

Are you living with pain? Science offers answers for how to heal.

Are you living with pain? Science offers answers for how to heal.

Anxiety

Anxiety Contagion: Tips for Relief

Rachel Zoffness Ph.D. on March 15, 2020

Viral anxiety taking a toll? Anxiety is bad for your head AND your immune system. Get relief now with these 13 tips.

Viral anxiety taking a toll? Anxiety is bad for your head AND your immune system. Get relief now with these 13 tips.

Chronic Pain

Ten Evidence-Based Strategies for Pain Relief

Rachel Zoffness Ph.D. on February 26, 2020

Expert tips and tools for navigating one of life's most difficult experiences.

Expert tips and tools for navigating one of life's most difficult experiences.

Chronic Pain

Research Uncovers Potential Treatment for Chronic Pain

Rachel Zoffness Ph.D. on January 2, 2020

A new study finds that treatments connecting brain with body are effective for reducing opioid-treated pain.

A new study finds that treatments connecting brain with body are effective for reducing opioid-treated pain.

Stress

How to Set Boundaries With Family

Rachel Zoffness Ph.D. on December 20, 2019

How to best navigate family: A guide to maintaining your sanity.

How to best navigate family: A guide to maintaining your sanity.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

A Tale of Two Nails

Rachel Zoffness Ph.D. on November 21, 2019

The science behind why pain is painful.

The science behind why pain is painful.

Health

Think Pain Is Purely Medical? Think Again.

Rachel Zoffness Ph.D. on October 25, 2019

Are you someone who lives with, or treats, chronic pain? The solution just might be more simple—and more complicated—than you think.

Are you someone who lives with, or treats, chronic pain? The solution just might be more simple—and more complicated—than you think.