Primary pain disorders (formerly “functional pain syndromes”) are common, under-
diagnosed and under-treated in children and teenagers. This manuscript reviews key …

Chronic pain during childhood and adolescence can lead to persistent pain problems and
mental health disorders into adulthood. Posttraumatic stress disorders and depressive and …

Offspring of parents with chronic pain are at increased risk for pain and adverse mental and
physical health outcomes (Higgins et al, 2015). Although the association between chronic …

Objectives: Internalizing mental health issues co-occur with pediatric chronic pain at high
rates and are linked to worse pain and functioning. Although the field has prioritized anxiety …

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with an increased risk of developing
severe emotional and behavioral problems; however, little research is published on ACEs …

Abstract The United States does not have a national program to provide job-protected paid
leave to workers when they or a family member are ill or need to seek medical care. Many …

Pain that persists for longer than 3 months is common in childhood; 5% to 8% of youth report
severe and disabling chronic pain. 28 Pain can affect virtually all aspects of a child's life …

This study aims to describe the prevalence of spinal pain among Danish children, explore
the differential nature of spinal pain, and investigate socio-demographic factors …

Pain is a major source of global suffering, with women bearing the greatest burden.
Alongside biology, psychological and social factors, including gender, help explain these …

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs; eg, parental divorce, physical or sexual abuse) are
more prevalent in individuals with chronic pain compared with the general population. Both …