Comorbid DSM-5 mental disorders and chronic pain: What kind of relationship? Findings from the P3 cross-sectional study

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the relationship between chronic pain and comorbid DSM-5 mental disorders.
• Cross-sectional design analyzing patients with chronic pain
• Assessment of psychiatric syndromes
• Evaluation of treatment approaches
• Many chronic pain patients with mental disorders remain undiagnosed
• Undertreatment of psychiatric conditions is prevalent
• Inclusion of mental health professionals in pain teams is advisable