What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore the relationship between chronic pain and comorbid DSM-5 mental disorders.

February 2, 2026Open Access

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

LPL. PelizzaUniversity of Bologna SPS. PupoOspedale di Parma CBCamilla BarbiUniversity of Modena and Reggio Emilia

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

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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