Chronic pain is one of the most common medical conditions and more than half of these individuals have co-occurring distress (i.e., depression and/or anxiety). Treating chronic pain and related distress simultaneously can improve outcomes for both conditions. This presentation will help attendees identify characteristics of individuals who are more likely to experience comorbid chronic pain and distress, understand factors of those who may be more likely to engage in a psychological intervention for pain, and describe evidence-based psychological interventions for pain management. In addition, this presentation will also discuss the challenges of engaging individuals in these treatments and describe how a brief psychological intervention can overcome some of these barriers while providing benefits.

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