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Papers: 20 Jun 2020 - 26 Jun 2020

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


2020 Jun 15


Neuron

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What Is the Relationship between Pain and Emotion? Bridging Constructs and Communities.

Authors

Gilam G, Gross JJ, Wager TD, Keefe FJ, Mackey SC
Neuron. 2020 Jun 15.
PMID: 32562660.

Abstract

Although pain is defined as a sensory and emotional experience, it is traditionally researched and clinically treated separately from emotion. Conceptual and mechanistic relationships between these constructs highlight the need for better understanding of their bi-directional influences and the value of bridging the pain and emotion research and clinical communities.