About this course
Mental health professionals play a crucial role in the assessment and management of chronic pain, yet barriers at the systemic, clinician, and patient levels often hinder effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Psychological comorbidities such as depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders frequently exacerbate pain perception and treatment outcomes, necessitating a nuanced understanding of psychological interventions in pain management. Sociodemographic disparities further complicate assessment and care, emphasizing the need for evidence-based strategies to address inequities. This course provides a structured review of pain screening instruments, their clinical applications, and their integration into multidisciplinary care. It explores the historical evolution of psychological approaches in pain management, equipping mental health practitioners with strategies to enhance patient-centered, multimodal treatment plans. Through an analysis of pain assessment tools, standardized administration recommendations, and the role of mental health providers in interdisciplinary teams, this training enhances the capacity to develop collaborative, effective, and equitable pain management strategies.
Course Specific Approvals and Disclosures
HealthForum Online is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. HealthForum Online maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
HealthForum Online has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7185. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. HealthForum Online is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Psychology as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online has been approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board as an Educational provider, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Arkansas Board of Nursing as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and Certified Nursing Assistant as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing as a provider of professional continuing education for health care professionals, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing as a provider with courses approved by another state board of nursing, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Mississippi Board of Nursing as a provider of professional continuing education for health care professionals, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the New Mexico Board of Nursing as a provider with courses approved by another state board of nursing, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing as a provider with courses approved by a healthcare regulatory board, provider approval #50-29605.

HealthForum Online is approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing as a provider with courses approved by another state board of nursing, provider approval #50-29605.
The presenter and all members of the planning team have disclosed that they have no relevant financial commercial relationships to products or devices related to the content of this educational activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medication have been used. Courses include expert peer reviews of the content where applicable.