Multisite musculoskeletal pain in adolescence and later mental health disorders: a population-based registry study of Norwegian youth: the NAAHS cohort study

Conclusions Physicians should be aware that multisite adolescent pain is associated with mental health problems in adolescence, and that these adolescents are at increased risk of mental health disorders in young adulthood. As youth troubled by mental health problems commonly present physical symptoms it is important to examine for psychosocial problems in order to offer early interventions.
Source: BMJ Open - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Open access, Epidemiology, General practice / Family practice, Mental health, Paediatrics, Public health Research Source Type: research