Format
1. We will discuss the ongoing opioid epidemic and the impact it has on pain and addiction.
2. The difference between acute and chronic pain will be examined.
3. We will look at the link between mental health and pain.
4. Participated will watch a video about good sleep hygiene.
5. We will go through a variety of alternative pain management techniques including: diet changes, acupuncture, cannabis, chiropractic manipulation, supplements and vitamins, and therapy.
6. Stress management ideas will be presented including an activity over how stress builds in the body.
7. Viewers will participate in a chair exercise dance.
Objectives
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
1. Name five pain management strategies.
2. Identify the difference between acute and chronic pain.
3. State the link between chronic pain and depression.
4. Understand the importance of physical activity and sleep as a lifestyle strategy for pain management.
5. Identify why a person should try alternative pain management skills before resorting to pharmaceutical medication.
6. State when it is appropriate to seek medical attention.
7. Recognize the potential downfalls of opioid medication
8. Name three credible sites for future reference.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
This program aligns with the adult goals from Healthy People 2020. The goals being as follows:
MHMD-4 Reduce the proportion of persons who experience major depressive episodes (MDEs)
MHMD-9 Increase the proportion of adults with mental health disorders who receive treatment
HRQOL/WB-1 Increase the proportion of adults who self-report good or better health
SA-19 Reduce the past-year nonmedical use of prescription drugs
SH-4 Increase the proportion of adults who get sufficient sleep
AOCBC-12 Reduce activity limitation due to chronic back conditions
AOCBC-13 (Developmental) Decrease the prevalence of adults having high impact chronic pain
AOCBC-14 (Developmental) Increase public awareness/knowledge of high impact chronic pain
AOCBC-15 (Developmental) Increase self-management of high impact chronic pain
AOCBC-16 (Developmental) Decrease the impact of high impact chronic pain on family/significant others
Visit mcmillenhealth.org for more information or phone call (888) 240-7268.
State Standards
This program aligns with the adult goals from Healthy People 2020. The goals being as follows:
MHMD-4 Reduce the proportion of persons who experience major depressive episodes (MDEs)
MHMD-9 Increase the proportion of adults with mental health disorders who receive treatment
HRQOL/WB-1 Increase the proportion of adults who self-report good or better health
SA-19 Reduce the past-year nonmedical use of prescription drugs
SH-4 Increase the proportion of adults who get sufficient sleep
AOCBC-12 Reduce activity limitation due to chronic back conditions
AOCBC-13 (Developmental) Decrease the prevalence of adults having high impact chronic pain
AOCBC-14 (Developmental) Increase public awareness/knowledge of high impact chronic pain
AOCBC-15 (Developmental) Increase self-management of high impact chronic pain
AOCBC-16 (Developmental) Decrease the impact of high impact chronic pain on family/significant others
Visit mcmillenhealth.org for more information or phone call (888) 240-7268.