Addressing depression and anxiety in primary care improves chronic pain management

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260515/Addressing-depression-and-anxiety-in-primary-care-improves-chronic-pain-management.aspx A study published this month in the American Journal of Managed Care explores how integrating behavioral health care into primary care can improve outcomes and be cost-effective for adults with depression, anxiety and chronic pain who are on long-term opioid therapy.