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Analyzing Pain and Mental Health Trends in Young Individuals with Chronic Pain Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

  • By

  • Fareha Nishat

  • Sarah Brennenstuhl

  • Nicole E. MacKenzie

  • Sakib Tariq

  • Kathryn A. Birnie

  • Melanie Noel

  • Chitra Lalloo

  • Sabine Soltani

  • Jennifer N. Stinson

  • April 29, 2026

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    The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased pain and mental health issues among youth with chronic pain, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

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    A study identified five distinct subgroups of youth with chronic pain based on their mental health symptoms during the pandemic.

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    The largest subgroup (42.2%) reported sub-clinical mental health symptoms and low pain, while smaller groups exhibited high pain and mental health issues.

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    Older age, female sex, and higher perceived COVID-19 impact were linked to membership in profiles with elevated pain and mental health symptoms.

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    Findings emphasize the importance of person-centered approaches to pain management that consider individual vulnerabilities and contextual stressors.

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Analyzing Pain and Mental Health Trends in Young Individuals with Chronic Pain Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

  • by Fareha Nishat, Sarah Brennenstuhl, Nicole E. MacKenzie, Sakib Tariq, Kathryn A. Birnie, Melanie Noel, Chitra Lalloo, Sabine Soltani, Jennifer N. Stinson

  • April 29, 2026

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