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

L. Pelizza; S. Pupo; Camilla Barbi; Marika Alessia Incardona; Giovanni Musetti; M. Menchetti

doi:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2026.112549

January 29, 2026Journal of Psychosomatic ResearchOpen Access

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

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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

Implication

Cross-sectional study uncovers the link between chronic pain and psychiatric disorders, indicating a need for better diagnosis.

Abstract

A large portion of chronic pain patients with comorbid psychiatric syndromes remain undiagnosed and undertreated. The presence of mental health operators in multidisciplinary chronic pain teams is justified and recommended.

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Pelizza et al. (2026) studied this question.

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

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

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

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