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Chronic Pain Increases Depression Risk Fourfold, Study Reveals

4/16/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Yale University uncovers a startling truth: those grappling with chronic pain for over three months are four times more susceptible to depression. With nearly 30% of the global population affected by chronic pain, the findings emphasize the profound connection between physical suffering and mental health, potentially driven by inflammation.

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A groundbreaking study from Yale University uncovers a startling truth: those grappling with chronic pain for over three months are four times more susceptible to depression. With nearly 30% of the global population affected by chronic pain, the findings emphasize the profound connection between physical suffering and mental health, potentially driven by inflammation.