Samantha Raphelson

1 week ago | wesa.fm | Robin Young |Samantha Raphelson

About % of American adults live with chronic pain — and many of them are more likely to develop mental health issues like depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. Many people with chronic pain can’t get the care they need, or if they do, it doesn’t work. Many of them are told it’s all in their heads, but it’s very real, said Yoni Ashar, co-director of the Pain Science Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

1 week ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Robin Young |Samantha Raphelson

About % of American adults live with chronic pain — and many of them are more likely to develop mental health issues like depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. Many people with chronic pain can’t get the care they need, or if they do, it doesn’t work. Many of them are told it’s all in their heads, but it’s very real, said Yoni Ashar, co-director of the Pain Science Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

1 week ago | wyomingpublicmedia.org | Robin Young |Samantha Raphelson

About % of American adults live with chronic pain — and many of them are more likely to develop mental health issues like depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. Many people with chronic pain can’t get the care they need, or if they do, it doesn’t work. Many of them are told it’s all in their heads, but it’s very real, said Yoni Ashar, co-director of the Pain Science Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Nov 28, 2024 | wbur.org | Scott Tong |Samantha Raphelson

On the menu this Thanksgiving: turkey with a side of family drama. Many of us are not so thankful for this particular holiday. It can be stressful. Unresolved family conflicts can come up. Not to mention, many people are still reeling from post-election stress. But what if it’s not your family? Maybe you’re spending Thanksgiving with your partner’s family or your roommate’s. You don’t know what you’re walking into, so when things get tense, do you look at your shoes or your fork? What do you do?

May 9, 2024 | wbur.org | Peter O'Dowd |Samantha Raphelson

Research shows that meditation can reduce stress and anxiety, and lead to better focus and concentration.