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July Newsletter: Understanding the Link Between ADHD Traits and Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is often viewed as a physical condition, but emerging research continues to reveal the important role that mental and neurological health play in how pain is experienced. A new study from researchers at the University of Tokyo has added another piece to this puzzle, finding that ADHD-related traits are associated with more severe chronic pain, largely through their influence on emotional and cognitive well-being. Understanding the Study Published in Scientific Re

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Jul 63 min read
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Sensory Dysregulation Meets Chronic Pain: Tools for Thriving
Sensory dysregulation and chronic pain often coexist, creating unique challenges for neurodivergent individuals. Sensory sensitivities,...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Neurodivergent Burnout and Chronic Pain: Breaking the Cycle
For neurodivergent individuals, burnout is more than just exhaustion—it's a deep state of physical, emotional, and cognitive depletion....

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Nov 27, 20242 min read
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Emotional Intelligence for Neurodivergent Individuals Living with Pain
Living with chronic pain is a multifaceted challenge, made even more complex when combined with neurodivergent traits like ADHD or...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Nov 26, 20242 min read
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