Drug Topics March 10, 2025
The prevalence of depression and anxiety were also higher among younger patients and those who had a longer duration of pain.
A significant amount of patients with chronic pain are also impacted by co-occurring depression and anxiety, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.1 The data, which also showed the conditions are more prevalent among women, highlight the critical need for routine mental health screening among patients with chronic pain.
Mental illness and chronic pain frequently occur together, with research pointing to a possible bidirectional relationship. Data shows that 12 million adults in the United States deal with co-occurring chronic pain and anxiety or depression, which is now recognized as a serious public health concern.2 The authors...
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