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Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian, Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Cambridge

Why does chronic pain often lead to depression? Our research shows the answer is in the brain

Researchers have long wondered why some people with chronic pain develop depression. yourphotopie/ Shutterstock

Chronic pain has long been known to be associated with depression.

Among adults with chronic pain, around 40% exhibit clinical symptoms of depression. But why is it that only some people with chronic pain develop depression?

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