David Cosio, Ph.D., ABPP

03/05/2026

I am pleased to inform you that my book has now been published in all formats: Hardback, eBook, and as of today, Paperback. If you don’t have your copy yet, get it now here:

Title: The Psychology of Pain Relief Subject Classification: Healthcare, Psychology BIC Classification: MBP, JM BISAC Classification: PSY022000, MED093000, PSY007000 Binding: Hardback, Paperback, eBook Publication date: 28 Aug 2025 ISBN (Hardback): 978-1-83711-157-2 ISBN (eBook): 978-1-83711-158-9 I...

02/27/2026

Dr. Amy Demyan just published an article in the MedCentral journal about how “Patients Are Arriving Activated: How to Meet Them in the Moment.” Check it out!!!

Many challenging encounters of the day are less about resistance and more about nervous systems under strain. Here’s how to help patients move forward in care and reduce your own stress.

02/13/2026

A lot of my Alphastim patients have told me they learned about the unit on TikTok. Here is an example of one video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP897cq5p/
It is true it can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, and chronic pain. I use it often with my veterans.

Check out Ayana Okoye Brown’s video.

12/03/2025

Just published an article with Dr. Amy Demyan in the MedCentral journal about “The Overlooked Menopausal Mind.” Check it out!!!

How to address psychological and cognitive symptoms in midlife women.

12/03/2025

There is still time to get a copy of my new book. You can get 1/3 off or 33% off if you use the QR code below.

11/25/2025

Don’t know what to get for your loved one during these holidays? Either one of my books may be a good stocking stuffer for that person in your life with chronic pain (left)

https://www.amazon.com/Pain-Relief-Managing-Traditional-Practices/dp/1462122159/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qY1LruWJkCdUZcaKcEzEqYv7dtt8IrSODMPSctTGagPknem9TqBj2HaUkp1AcTPmqfcHiqBFKQmLk2URi0-0wfAbngRVLCueg4jkMwu09yjY1nQUxXYVS6A0sW7xYc0_gFAka7B9vMZFa5oGah9yKvfNzBpzmJnhGU24u5m8YgU.o3nDlPl9ZA_lBSPHKY_QmO1Zs0XkQbCs-pZGNB9lIRk&dib_tag=se&keywords=david+cosio&qid=1764090609&sr=8-1

or a healthcare provider in your family (right)

https://ethicspress.com/products/the-psychology-of-pain-relief

10/24/2025

Presented today at the Midwest Pain Society on “Applying MBSR for Comorbid Chronic Pain & PTSD.”

09/18/2025

My second book, “The Psychology of Pain Relief,” is fresh off the press!!! For a limited time, colleagues, students, and the wider community can get a 33% discount on my textbook (excluding carriage):

https://www.ethicspress.com/products/the-psychology-of-pain-relief/?INTEGRITY.d wi

Go buy it now before the discount ends!!!

08/07/2025

I participated in a podcast about pain and anxiety with EMJ Podcast recently. All three episodes are now available:

Episode 1: Exploring the Neurobiology

Episode 2: Mind-Body Interventions

Episode 3: Future Directions in Clinical Practice

Check them out!!!

David Cosio, Jesse Brown VA Medical, shares the latest advances in pain management, with an emphasis on the link between pain and anxiety.

08/06/2025

I participated in a podcast about pain and anxiety with EMJ Podcast recently. In this episode, we explore the neurobiological underpinnings of both conditions, how they influence each other, and what the future of integrated pain management may look like, from AI to psychedelics and beyond. Check it out!!!

David Cosio, Jesse Brown VA Medical, shares the latest advances in pain management, with an emphasis on the link between pain and anxiety.

07/31/2025

My second book is coming out in October 2025. It will be a textbook for providers. You can preorder below:

Title: The Psychology of Pain Relief Subject Classification: Healthcare, Psychology BIC Classification: MBP, JM BISAC Classification: PSY022000, MED093000, PSY007000 Binding: Hardback, eBook Planned publication date: Oct 2025 ISBN (Hardback): 978-1-83711-157-2 ISBN (eBook): 978-1-83711-158-9 e-books...

05/29/2025

Just published an article with Dr. Amy Demyan in the MedCentral journal about “Caregiver Stress Syndrome Can Hinder Quality of Care.” Check it out!!!

How clinicians can support and guide caregivers caring for patients with dementia and chronic, complex illness.