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Anxiety is a core component of psychological distress, as evidenced by its inclusion in the definition of the state [1] and its frequent co-occurrence with depression in clinical contexts [2], [3]. Furthermore, research consistently treats anxiety as a primary symptom or indicator of psychological distress when evaluating mental health outcomes in patients with chronic pain or cancer [4], [5], [6].
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A systematic review of cognitive behavioral therapy-based ... frontiersin.org 6 facts
referenceBisby et al. (2022) investigated whether internet-delivered pain management programs can reduce psychological distress in patients with chronic pain, specifically exploring the relationships between anxiety, depression, pain intensity, and disability.
claimPsychological distress can negatively impact adherence to pain management interventions, leading to decreased engagement in self-care activities and treatment plan compliance among patients with depression or anxiety, which ultimately affects treatment outcomes.
quoteDrapeau et al. (2012) define psychological distress as a "state of emotional suffering characterized by the undifferentiated combinations of symptoms of depression (e.g., lost interest, sadness, hopelessness) and anxiety (e.g., restlessness, feeling tense) which are sometimes accompanied by somatic symptoms (e.g., insomnia, headaches, lack of energy)."
claimRayner et al. (2016) demonstrate that individuals with chronic pain are more likely to experience psychological distress (such as anxiety and depression), and individuals with psychological distress are more likely to report chronic pain.
claimTraditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) improves depression, anxiety, and quality of life in patients with comorbid chronic pain and clinically relevant psychological distress, but does not improve pain intensity or pain catastrophizing.
claimDepression and anxiety are among the most diagnosed mental health conditions in people with chronic pain, and comorbid pain and psychological distress are associated with a poorer prognosis and higher therapy resistance compared to either condition alone.
How Sleep Deprivation Impacts Mental Health columbiapsychiatry.org 1 fact
claimSleep disturbances are linked to higher levels of psychological distress, and anxiety and depression rates were considerably higher than pre-pandemic levels in a study of 22,330 adults from 13 countries.
Mind and Body Approaches for Stress and Anxiety - nccih nccih.nih.gov 1 fact
measurementA 2019 analysis of 29 studies involving 3,274 participants showed that mindfulness-based practices significantly reduced psychological distress, fatigue, sleep disturbance, pain, and symptoms of anxiety and depression among people with cancer, though the results may not generalize to other populations due to the study sample being primarily women with breast cancer.