Chronic pain and depression are major health crises in the United States, significantly affecting the quality of life for millions. Traditional treatments often fall short in providing relief, leading ...

The investigators identified a total of 376 relevant studies from 50 countries, including 347,468 individuals (70% of whom were female) with chronic pain. The pooled prevalence rates for depression ...

Untreated chronic pain patients on waitlists for psychological care show no significant symptom change over short periods, according to a recent meta-analysis.

Of those with chronic pain in a recent study, 34.6% had anxiety diagnoses and 12.2% had depression diagnoses. HealthDay News — Among youth with chronic pain, a number of individuals are diagnosed with ...

Clinical depression is often linked to aches and pains, including back pain. Having chronic back pain is also associated with worsening depression symptoms in some people. Research indicates there’s a ...

Researchers at Penn Medicine have identified specific brain circuits that are impacted by psilocybin—the active compound found in some psychedelic mushrooms—which could lead to new paths forward for ...