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Chronic Pain and Suicide Risk

The relationship between chronic pain and increased risk of suicide, including the impact of depression, substance use, and other factors.

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Jan 10, 2026
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People living with chronic pain are two to three times more likely to die by suicide than those without pain.

The claim that people living with chronic pain are two to three times more likely to die by suicide than those without pain is broadly supported by the peer-reviewed literature: multiple reviews and c...

Feb 7, 2026

Can a depressed mind autoa

Yes: research and widely used clinical models show that generate recurrent, involuntary negative thoughts—so‑called automatic negative thoughts (ANTs)—that both reflect and help sustain depressive sta...