Emotions, Moods, & Pain - Ebooklet

Hour 1

1.      Introduction
2.      Emotions
3.      Moods
4.      Emotions, Moods, & Pain: It is all in the Brain
5.      Fear & Stress
6.      Stress & Chronic Pain
7.      Anxiety
8.      Anxiety & Pain

Hour 2

1.      Loss, Depression, & Pain: The Social Loss /Pain Overlap
2.      Depression
3.      Depression & Pain
4.      Double-Duty Medications for Mood Disorders and Pain
5.      Antidepressants
6.      Mood Stabilizers

Hour 3

1.      Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Mood Disorders and Pain
2.      Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Pain Management
3.      How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pain Management Works
4.      Conclusion

Learning Objectives

1. List and describe the six basic emotions that have unique facial expressions.
2. Explain the difference between emotions and moods.
3. Discuss the relationship between emotions, moods, and pain.
4. Identify brain structures and neurochemicals that play a role in both moods and pain.
5. Discuss the relationship of pain to both acute stress and chronic stress.
6. List the similarities between stress management and pain management.
7. Identify the similar brain areas involved in both physical and emotional pain.
8. Explain the interactions between anxiety disorders, depression, and pain.
9. Discuss cognitive behavioral therapy and its role in pain management.