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MHA report examines connection between MH, chronic pain
Author(s) -
Canady Valerie A.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
mental health weekly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1556-7583
pISSN - 1058-1103
DOI - 10.1002/mhw.32520
Subject(s) - optimism , chronic pain , anxiety , distress , mental health , mental distress , psychology , psychiatry , medicine , clinical psychology , psychotherapist
People with chronic pain are more likely to screen positive for a mental health condition, according to a new report released Sept. 22 by Mental Health America (MHA) that found that distress, anxiety and negative attitudes are all linked to chronic pain. Conversely, positive outlooks and attitudes like optimism are associated with a greater ability to cope with pain and lower severity of pain, MHA stated.