Chronic Pain Might Contribute To Suicidal Thoughts

Posted by on November 20th, 2008 at 06:00am

New research suggests that patients with chronic pain are more prone than others are to consider suicide. The increased risk remained even when study authors took the possible influence of mental illness into account. “This is further evidence that we need to be aware of the heightened risk for suicide in those with chronic pain,” said Mark Ilgen, lead study author.

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