Virtual Behavioral Health for Chronic Pain and Depression
Virtually CALM provides virtual behavioral health for chronic pain and depression — telehealth care across all 50 states. Chronic pain and depression powerfully feed each other. Treating them together, by secure video, breaks the cycle more effectively than addressing either alone.
Chronic pain and depression are a vicious pair — pain drags down mood, and low mood amplifies pain. Virtual behavioral health for chronic pain and depression from Virtually CALM treats both together by telehealth, which works better than tackling either on its own.
Pain and depression together
Pain and depression together form a self-reinforcing cycle, and treating both is more effective than treating one alone. The National Institute of Mental Health recognizes the strong link between chronic pain and depression. Learn more in our guide to recognizing depression.
Treating the pain-mood cycle
Our approach to treating the pain-mood cycle addresses both sides by secure video, alongside your medical care. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health recognizes whole-person approaches for pain. Our guide to pain management beyond medication is relevant.
Virtual dual support
Virtual dual support helps when pain and low mood have become tangled together. The American Psychological Association recognizes psychological care for chronic pain. See our guide to coping with pain flares.
Caught in the pain-mood cycle?
Virtually CALM treats both together by telehealth — across all 50 states.
Getting started
To get help for pain and depression, schedule an evaluation from home. Explore our full our virtual mental health care to learn more.
If you are in crisis right now
If you or someone you love is having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please reach out for immediate support. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 across the United States. If there is an immediate risk to life, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Frequently asked questions
How are chronic pain and depression connected?
They feed each other — pain drags down mood, and low mood amplifies pain. Treating both together breaks the cycle.
Why treat them together?
Addressing both is more effective than treating either alone, because they’re so tightly linked.
Is it available in my state?
Virtually CALM provides telehealth behavioral care across all 50 states.
How do I get started?
Schedule an evaluation from home — coordinated with your medical care.
Sources
- National Institute of Mental Health Pain and depression. nimh.nih.gov
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Whole-person pain care. nccih.nih.gov
- American Psychological Association Psychology of chronic pain. apa.org
This article is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed clinician. If you are experiencing a behavioral health concern, schedule an evaluation with a qualified provider. Virtually CALM, LLC delivers online behavioral health care across all 50 states. Reach us at (407) 550-7755 or info@virtuallycalmus.com.