Presented by Dr. Burgess, Ph.D. toAZ Syringo Chiari Support Group Jan. 15, 2009What is Behavioral Medicine?• Addresses the psychological aspects of illness and health promotion including:• Stresses associated with illness• Health behavior and lifestyle change• Preexisting difficulties with stress and coping• Promoting wellbeingOverview of Chronic Pain• Types of Paino Acute vs. Chronico