Psychologists address the mental health impacts of living with chronic pain and a lifelong illness.
Psychological Support
CBT for pain management, coping strategies for chronic illness, addressing healthcare disparities and stigma, family therapy, and support for school/work challenges are important psychological services for SCD.
What to Look For
- Chronic illness psychology experience
- Pain management expertise
- Cultural competence
Questions to Ask
- Do you have experience with sickle cell disease?
- How do you address pain-related mental health?
- Do you work with families?