Now available: SIP Session Report! SIP hosted a well-attended, immersive, dedicated session on ‘Pain and Mental Health: Can Healthcare Professionals and Patients Have a Societal Impact?’ The session, moderated by SIP Co-Chair Patrice Forget, Lars Bye...
Stress Awareness Month is observed every year in April. The goal of this month is to raise awareness about the causes and effects of stress on individuals, organisations, and society as a whole. It is a time to highlight the importance of stress management, self-care,...
March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, an annual initiative led by The Endometriosis Association to raise awareness of this common but often under-reported chronic disease. Educational events and fundraising efforts occur throughout the month in order to shed...
International Women’s Day (IWD) is globally recognised on March 8th, 2025. This day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and serves as a call to action for accelerating gender equality. The 2025 theme for IWD is...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is delighted to announce the launch of multiple translations of different relevant SIP materials and resources. These translations developed through the dedicated efforts of SIP National Platforms, aim to make these important...
Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a common illness that 1 in 3 people will develop in their lifetime (i) . It typically presents itself as an itchy rash, with painful blisters across the chest, abdomen, or face (ii) . Shingles can cause severely debilitating pain, such...
