Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of Health Dose, we explore the powerful connection between chronic pain and mental health—why they influence each other and how understanding that link can help patients feel more in control. Dr. Jedd Audry, an adult psychiatry and pain medicine physician, breaks down practical management strategies, evidence-based interventions, and real-world tools that support both mood and pain.
00:00 – Chronic Pain & Mental Health: Why They’re Connected
01:35 – How the Brain Processes Pain & Emotions
03:40 – Stress, Mood & Amplifying Pain Signals
05:45 – Hypervigilance & Pain Sensitivity
07:40 – Acceptance vs. Fighting Chronic Pain
10:05 – Chronic Pain in Younger vs. Older Patients
12:15 – Can Chronic Pain Cause Depression or Anxiety?
14:05 – Non-Medication Pain & Mood Management Tools
16:20 – Managing Pain Spikes on Your Own
17:55 – Hope, Optimism & Final Takeaways
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#healthcarepodcast #chronicpain #mentalhealth
AI Summary:
In this episode of Health Dose, Dr. Jedd Audry, an adult psychiatry and pain medicine physician at MyMichigan Health, explains how chronic pain and mental health are closely connected.
In this episode of Health Dose, we explore the powerful connection between chronic pain and mental health—why they influence each other and how understanding that link can help patients feel more in control. Dr. Jedd Audry, an adult psychiatry and pain medicine physician, breaks down practical management strategies, evidence-based interventions, and real-world tools that support both mood and pain.
00:00 – Chronic Pain & Mental Health: Why They’re Connected
01:35 – How the Brain Processes Pain & Emotions
03:40 – Stress, Mood & Amplifying Pain Signals
05:45 – Hypervigilance & Pain Sensitivity
07:40 – Acceptance vs. Fighting Chronic Pain
10:05 – Chronic Pain in Younger vs. Older Patients
12:15 – Can Chronic Pain Cause Depression or Anxiety?
14:05 – Non-Medication Pain & Mood Management Tools
16:20 – Managing Pain Spikes on Your Own
17:55 – Hope, Optimism & Final Takeaways
Stay connected with MyMichigan Health
Visit: mymichigan.org
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/mymichiganhealth
X (Twitter): x.com/mymichhealth
Instagram: instagram.com/mymichiganhealth
Facebook: facebook.com/mymichhealth
Subscribe for more podcast episodes
Visit: mymichigan.org/healthdose
#healthcarepodcast #chronicpain #mentalhealth
AI Summary:
In this episode of Health Dose, Dr. Jedd Audry, an adult psychiatry and pain medicine physician at MyMichigan Health, explains how chronic pain and mental health are closely connected.
