Pain, Depression, and Suicide (IN: Suicide in Canada, edited by A A Leenaars, S Wenckstern, I Sakinofsky, R J Dyck, M J Kral & R C Bland)

This chapter examines the relationships among pain, depression & suicide. Chronic pain & clinical depression are compared in terms of common cognitive styles & behavioural patterns. The implications of these relationships are considered with respect to the assessment & treatment of patients with these conditions. (45 refs.)