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The relationship between pain and depression

M Von Korff1, G Simon

  • 1Center for Health Studies, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Seattle, WA 98101-1448, USA.

The British Journal of Psychiatry. Supplement
|June 1, 1996
PubMed
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Pain and depression frequently co-occur, with pain interfering with daily activities strongly predicting depression. While early dysfunction is common, it often resolves, though chronic pain doesn't worsen depression over time.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Pain Medicine

Background:

  • Pain and depression frequently coexist, particularly in primary care settings.
  • Epidemiological studies reveal strong associations between pain and both anxiety and depressive disorders.
  • Understanding the interplay between pain and psychological distress is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of pain-depression comorbidity.
  • To identify predictors of depression in individuals experiencing pain.
  • To explore the mechanisms underlying the relationship between pain and psychological illness.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of empirical results from epidemiological studies.
  • Examination of primary care and population samples.

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  • Review of factors influencing pain-depression comorbidity.

    • Main Results:

    • Pain is strongly associated with anxiety and depressive disorders.
    • Pain diffuseness and interference with activities are key predictors of depression.
    • Psychological symptoms like low energy and disturbed sleep are prominent in pain patients.
    • Depression and pain dysfunction are often transient, resolving early in the pain's natural history.
    • Chronic pain does not necessarily lead to increased depression levels over time.

    Conclusions:

    • Pain and psychological distress have reciprocal effects, influencing each other through psychological and behavioral pathways.
    • Somatosensory amplification and maladaptive responses to pain contribute to comorbidity.
    • Pain acts as a significant stressor, potentially inducing or worsening psychological distress.