HELP professionals provide psychological evaluations that:

1. Screen for pre-surgical selection of candidates for implantable pain therapies.

2. Identify factors associated with positive and negative pain treatment outcomes.

3. Recommend remedies for factors associated with negative pain treatment outcomes.

4. Serve as a foundation for pain management therapies.

5. Assist medical staff in supporting pain treatment patients in-home.

HELP psychological evaluations consider factors such as:

• Psychiatric/mood symptoms

• Personality/behavior

• Cognitive abilities

• Psycho-social support

• Experience and duration of pain

• Pain medication behavior

• Pain beliefs and coping

• Impact of pain on functioning

• Cognitive behavioral therapy

• Family systems therapy

• Family therapy

• Group therapy

• Meditation/relaxation therapy

• Biofeedback therapy

• Stress management

• Lifestyle change support

How long does it take to schedule a HELP psychological assessment or pain management therapy?A HELP professional will respond to a referral within 48 hours. (self referrals welcomed)

How long does it take to receive the psychological assessment report? The HELP clinicians with deliver a report within 10 days of the date of assessment. Special provisions can be made in emergency situations.

Can psychological assessment or pain management therapies be provided in the home? Yes. HELP professionals offer services in home, in office and in facility.

Can HELP professionals provide a follow up visit after the evaluation? Yes. HELP does provide in home counseling.

Does HELP provide other services? Yes.