Sarah Ross

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Research Project

The Direct and Indirect Behavioural Patterns and Risks in the Mental Health of Those Living with Chronic Pain: Research Proposal

Research Summary

My research is surrounding the mental health deficits faced by chronic pain patients. I have two chronic pain conditions, and the sheer agony of trying to maintain a sense of normalcy while being punished my own body for nothing more than existing inspired this research. Pain clinics are extremely difficult to enrol in, and the treatment they offer is almost laughable. Between wanting to prescribe you addictive medications with little to no monitoring and the on average 3-4 month period between appointments, it is hard to feel as though hope is not lost. My research investigates the link between pain conditions and the inevitable detonation of their mental health.

Research Poster

Detailed infographic on chronic pain and mental health, set against a dark reddish-brown background with an outline drawing of the human nervous system. The title is 'The Direct and Indirect Behavioural Patterns and Risks in the Mental Health of Those Living with Chronic Pain'. The text explains that chronic pain, defined as pain lasting 3+ months, severely impacts quality of life, leading to mental health issues like depression and suicidal tendencies. It notes that patients may seek relief through means including substance abuse, often with prescribed medication. An FAQ section provides definitions of chronic pain, details the inadequacy and difficulty of accessing treatment options (like pain clinics), and explains the link to mental health through restricted movement, paranoia, ghost pains, and self-isolation.
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