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Study finds large gaps in mental health care for people with chronic pain

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In 2021 , approximately 51.6 million U.S. adults experienced chronic pain, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .

People living with chronic pain represent 20.4% of the US adult population, yet they make up an estimated 55.5% of Americans with clinically significant anxiety and depression symptoms.

Only 44.4% . of people with chronic.

pain, an estimated 9.5 million people, used mental health services.

Co-authors include Mohab Ibrahim , MD , PhD , professor of anesthesiology at the College of Medicine Tucson and director of the Chronic Pain Management Clinic .

The Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction is to use this information to reimagine and transform health care for chronic pain.

By recognizing and treating the co-occurrence of anxiety and depression symptoms, we can empower millions of people affected by pain to thrive.

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