Resources
The resources shared are intended to support learning, curiosity, and connection. Many of these resources have been recommended by individuals with lived experience or come from organizations that provide education or information related to chronic pain and illness. Because everyone's experience is unique, we encourage you to explore what resonates with you and discuss any medical questions or treatment decisions with your healthcare professionals.
Helpful Medical Information
- PubMed (National Library of Medicine) at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine) at https://medlineplus.gov
- CDC at https://www.cdc.gov.
Crisis Support
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
- HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line
Research & Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov- https://clinicaltrials.gov.
- United States Association for the Study of Pain- https://www.usasp.org
Additional Support
- Psychology Today Therapist Directory at https://www.psychologytoday.com
- FindTreatment.gov at https://findtreatment.gov.
- Chronic Illness Support & Coaching at www.alisaporter.com
- Chronic Illness Hotline available at https://chronicillnesshotline.org.
- National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability at https://www.nchpad.org.
- Dr. Naomi Bauer, PT, DPT- Naomi@synergismrt.com, https://www.instagram.com/its_all_about_that_pace/, https://bit.ly/synergismrtweb
- Ali Cameron, Disabled Joy Collective- https://www.seatedperspectives.co/disabled-joy-collective
- Yoga Therapist- Tiffany Shepeard at https://tiffanyshepeardwellness.com, https://www.tiffanyshepeardwellness.com/power-of-being-enough. , To book a consultation- https://calendly.com/tiffanyshepeardyoga/new-meeting
- MA Residents-Leah Reece, PsyD, Chronic Illness & Pain Therapist at https://www.leahreecepsyd.com
- Ryan Drozd, Energetic Attunement, Sound Medicine- https://ledbyspirit.net
- Kathryn Hargreaves, OTR/L, CMIP at https://wholesrootsoccupationaltherapy.com
- Arthritis Foundation at arthritis.org/resources, arthritis.org/webinars, https://www.arthritis.org/connect, www.arthritis.org/helpline
- Elizabeth Curtis, Alive with Chronic Illness, https://substack.com/@alivewithchronicillness
