Complex pain phenotypes: Suicidal ideation and attempt through latent multimorbidity.
Kangwon SongBenjamin BrintzChen-Pin WangDonald D McGearyCindy A McGearyJennifer S PotterCarlos A JaramilloBlessen C EapenMary Jo PughPublished in: PloS one (2022)
These findings suggest that suicide ideation/attempt is associated with pain trajectories primarily through latent multimorbidity. Therefore, it is critical to identify and manage comorbidities (e.g., depression, post-traumatic stress disorder) to prevent tragic outcomes associated with suicide related behaviors throughout the course of chronic pain and mild traumatic brain injury management.