Prevalence and Characteristics Associated with Chronic Noncancer Pain in Suicide Decedents: A National Study.

CONCLUSIONS: This is the first national study to examine the characteristics of suicide deaths with a focus on people with CNCP. Primary care physicians should be aware of the increased risk for suicide in people living with CNCP, and it may be useful for clinicians to screen for CNCP among those presenting with suicidal behaviors.
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Source: Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior - March 11, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Campbell G, Darke S, Degenhardt L, Townsend H, Carter G, Draper B, Farrell M, Duflou J, Lappin J Tags: Suicide Life Threat Behav Source Type: research