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Worldwide study finds high rates of depression and anxiety in people with chronic pain • Mar. 7, 2025, 7:02 AM ET (Medical Xpress)

'I hate it': Mental health nurse's anxiety over work turns to anger • Feb. 16, 2025, 9:58 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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