In the ongoing discussion about managing chronic pain, the workers' comp industry is beginning to talk about cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). The technique, which focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors in order to produce changes in feelings or emotions, has been shown over the last 50 years to be effective for treating psychiatric and psychological conditions, specifically depression and anxiety. It has also been found useful for a wide range of medical disorders with a psychological component, including those involving chronic or acute pain.  Read more... 

Featured in WorkCompWire, February 17, 2014