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Chronic pain patients often have psychiatric disorders that negatively influence
their responses to treatment. Also, many of them have dysfunctional beliefs and
coping strategies, even if they do not meet DSM-5 criteria for a psychiatric
disorder. Physiatrists should have a low threshold for referring both groups of
patients for mental health services. This article describes psychiatric disorders
that are highly prevalent among pain patients and also describes psychological
processes that contribute to poor coping by the patients. Finally, it discusses
factors that a physiatrist should consider in deciding whether to refer patients
to psychiatrists versus psychologists.
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