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For people with chronic pain, flexibility and persistence can protect wellbeing

  • Written by Joanne Dickson, Professor of Psychology & Mental Health, Edith Cowan University
For people with chronic pain, flexibility and persistence can protect wellbeingPexels/Engin Akyurt

Chronic pain affects around one in five people and is considered “chronic” when it persists beyond the expected healing time, typically three months or longer.

Along with physical problems, chronic pain can impact a person’s daily activities, employment, lifestyle and mental health.

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