Chronic Pain and Serious Mental Illnesses: An Approach to Diagnosis and Management-Presentation and Q&A

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The video is a webinar titled "Chronic Pain and Serious Mental Illness: An Approach to Diagnosis and Management." Dr. Benjamin Druss, Professor and Roselyn Carter Chair in Mental Health at Emory University, presents the webinar, which aims to help clinicians implement evidence-based care for individuals living with serious mental illness and chronic pain. The webinar is part of the SMI Advisor initiative, which focuses on providing support to clinicians in delivering evidence-based care for serious mental illness. Dr. Druss introduces the webinar and discusses the credits available for participants. He then introduces the guest speaker, Dr. Snehal Bhatt, who is an expert in addiction psychiatry. Dr. Bhatt discusses the co-occurrence of chronic pain and serious mental illness, the mechanisms behind this co-occurrence, and evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and management. He emphasizes the importance of taking a holistic approach to pain management and understanding the total pain experience, which includes psychological, social, and emotional factors. Dr. Bhatt highlights the prevalence of chronic pain and its impact on mental health, functioning, and quality of life. He discusses various treatment options, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, pain self-management, and multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation. Dr. Bhatt also addresses the use of medications for pain management, including SSRIs, SNRIs, and tricyclic antidepressants. He discusses the importance of individualized treatment and setting functional goals with patients. The webinar concludes with a case study and a discussion on the use of buprenorphine for pain management. Overall, the webinar provides valuable insights and recommendations for clinicians working with individuals with chronic pain and serious mental illness.

Keywords

Chronic Pain

Serious Mental Illness

Diagnosis

Management

Evidence-based Care

SMI Advisor

Co-occurrence

Holistic Approach

Total Pain Experience

Treatment Options