Pain and mood have a complicated relationship. Numerous studies show that low mood intensifies the experience of pain. Likewise, pain disorders develop more commonly in people with a history of ...

Depressive symptoms and mood in the moment may predict momentary pain among rheumatoid arthritis patients, according to Penn State researchers. "The results of this study link momentary positive and ...

Pain is the body’s way of signaling that something is wrong. In most cases, pain fades once the underlying issue heals. However, for millions of people, pain becomes a constant companion, lasting for ...