"There's Nothing Wrong With You": Pain-Related Stigma in Adolescents With Chronic Pain.

Emily O WakefieldVaishali BelamkarMark D LittRebecca M PuhlWilliam T Zempsky

Published in: Journal of pediatric psychology (2021)

Adolescents with chronic pain experience pain-related stigma from medical providers, school personnel, family members, and peers, which may have negative social and health implications. More research is needed to evaluate the link between pain-related stigma and health outcomes for adolescents with chronic pain. Clinical approaches targeting pain-related stigma are discussed.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
mental health
pain management
young adults
physical activity
mental illness
healthcare
hiv aids
social support
public health
social media
depressive symptoms
health information
risk assessment
human immunodeficiency virus