Chronic Pain Webinar: The Hidden Burden of Pain and Stigma

This Pain Awareness Month, we invite you to attend a chronic pain webinar addressing ‘the hidden burden of pain and stigma.

Chronic pain is often invisible, but the stigma of not being believed adds another hidden layer of suffering. Join us as we explore the human, societal, and healthcare costs of stigma and the changes needed to better support people living with pain. This chronic pain webinar brings together leading experts to explore the human, societal, and healthcare costs of stigma and the changes urgently needed to support those living with pain.

Speakers & Topics:

🔹 The Human Cost of Stigma: The Hidden Impact of Not Being Believed – Dr Rosemary Keane, Principal Specialist Clinical Psychology, Mater Misericordiae Hospital

🔹 Changing the System: From Awareness to Action – Tackling Stigma in Healthcare and Society – Prof. Brian McGuire, Professor of Clinical Psychology, Joint Director, Centre for Pain Research, University of Galway

🔹 Psychology & Chronic Pain: Why It Matters – The Role of Psychology in Pain Care – Dr Rosemary Walsh, Senior Clinical Psychologist, St Vincent’s University Hospital

Following the talks, there will be a Q&A session, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with our expert panel.

Who Should Attend This Chronic Pain Webinar?

This free chronic pain webinar is ideal for:

• People living with chronic pain and their families
• Healthcare professionals interested in pain management and stigma
• Policymakers, researchers, and advocates
• Anyone passionate about improving support and reducing the stigma of chronic pain in Ireland

👉 Register now to secure your place and join the conversation. We look forward to welcoming you.