#91. Mental Health and Pediatric Pain; Chicken or the Egg?

Pain and mental illnesses coexist, often more than any of other illnesses. Both of them have a profound effect on a child's child's quality of life, individually. Now imagine the magnitude of impact when they co-exist. In this episode, Dr. Anjana Kundu, with guest speaker Dr. Mirabelle Mattar, a child, and adolescent psychiatrist, discusses the intricate and dynamic relationship between pediatric pain and mental health, likely cause or affect and prognosis for a child with pain in the setting of mental health issues or vice-versa. They also discussed the factors which may predispose a child to a higher risk of chronic pain and mental problems, role of trauma, PTSD and other adverse events on pediatric pain. Takeaways In This Episode: How Dr. Mattar became interested and her journey to the intersection of pediatric mental health and pain Some unexpected discovery during this journey among children with chronic pain Importance of understanding the effects of chronic pain on mental health in children. What is the sequence of occurrence when pain and mental health issues co-exist and how does it matter. What should the focus of treatment entail Impact of regaining function and improving mental health Common chronic pain conditions associated with mental illnesses and vice versa Influence of trauma, ACES and PTSD on children's pain When to consult a mental health professional for a child with pain issues Diagnosing conversion disorder Ways to work with the entire family unit especially when mental health and physical health issues are tangled. A Message to YOU from Dr. Mattar Links Mirabelle Mattar, MD Clinicians' Pain Evaluation Toolkit Proactive Pain Solutions About the Guest Speaker Mirabelle Mattar, MD

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#91. Mental Health and Pediatric Pain; Chicken or the Egg? is an episode from Pedia Pain Focus by Dr. Anjana Kundu.

This episode is 42:35 long.

This episode was published on Jan 3, 2023.

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