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The implications of untreated chronic pain are profound. It is a leading cause of school loss and mental health disorders.

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When dealing with something as serious as mental illness, the best thing you can do is to reach out and ask for help ...

Dr. Annamaria Cattaneo, Associate Professor at the University of Milan, discusses her pioneering research on the gut-brain ...