Chronic Pain, TBI, and PTSD in Military Veterans: a Link to Suicidal Ideation and Violent Impulses?

• The polytrauma clinical triad refers to co-occurring chronic pain, TBI, and PTSD• The polytrauma clinical triad was associated with suicidal ideation• The polytrauma clinical triad was associated with violent impulses• Pain interference was a stronger predictor of outcomes than was pain intensity• Chronic pain is relevant to suicide and violence risk assessment in veterans

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