About this Resource
This is a great, easy to follow video about chronic pain. It explains how chronic pain works, and the biological, social, and psychological factors that impact pain symptoms and treatment. By learning HOW pain works, you open up more and better opportunities to learn new skills, access more resources, create more change and FEEL BETTER.
Who This Is Meant For
This resource is meant for parents, providers, teens and kids.
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