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    My “Nature” Editorial – What’s Needed in Pain Research and Care

    I was pleased to be invited by Nature to give my thoughts on what is needed in pain research and care ("To treat pain, study people in all their complexity"). Too often, the person is forgotten while the symptom is treated. Our systems must account for the individual variability in the experience and treatment of pain, and to address the unique needs of each person. Psychology is fundamental to the experience of pain, regardless of the [...]

    By |2019-04-02T15:18:25-07:00May 5th, 2018|
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    O Magazine and Washington Post interviews on opioids

    The April 2018 issue of O Magazine includes a few of my comments in an article that addresses addiction risks for opioids ("Why prescription opioids are so addictive" by Peg Rosen). What's not stated in this article is my belief that opioids can and do help some people living with chronic pain. This is a nuanced issue that requires individual consideration and treatment planning. Right now the national focus is on opioid risks, and while I [...]

    By |2019-04-02T15:18:25-07:00April 15th, 2018|
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    TIME Features Science-Backed Pain & Stress Relief

    Dr. Emma Seppälä and I were pleased to publish in Time Health "3 Science-backed Ways to Relieve Pain and Stress"! We focus on natural, empowering relief techniques that can help you feel better. Stress and pain are inevitable parts of life. As many as 1 in 3 individuals lives with ongoing pain, and everyone is likely to experience it at some point in their life. While you cannot always control what happens to you, you can [...]

    By |2019-04-02T15:18:26-07:00August 9th, 2017|
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    About Beth

    Beth Darnall, PhD, is an advocate for patient-centered pain care. She is a Stanford professor, pain scientist, international speaker, evidence-based psychologist, and author.

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