New chronic pain therapy retrains the brain to process emotions

May 26, 2025
Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) UNSW Sydney

NeuRA and UNSW researchers have created an effective therapy for chronic pain that reduces pain intensity by focusing on emotional regulation.

A new study led by Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and UNSW Sydney shows that targeting emotional processing is key to treating and managing chronic pain.