Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma
Recognize the Symptoms, Find the Treatment that Works, and Heal Your Brain and Body
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In this patient-focused book, James C. Jackson draws on clinical experience and research to define medical trauma, describe common causes and symptoms, and outline evidence-based treatments and support strategies.
He emphasizes the often-overlooked psychological consequences of serious illness and medical care, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and cognitive changes, and discusses risk factors and family impacts.
Jackson presents therapeutic approaches, notably acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma-focused therapies, and the role of support groups and ICU recovery programs.
The book combines practical guidance for seeking help with case examples and resources to help survivors reclaim their lives.
It aims to raise awareness among patients and clinicians about the importance of addressing mental health after medical events.
He emphasizes the often-overlooked psychological consequences of serious illness and medical care, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and cognitive changes, and discusses risk factors and family impacts.
Jackson presents therapeutic approaches, notably acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma-focused therapies, and the role of support groups and ICU recovery programs.
The book combines practical guidance for seeking help with case examples and resources to help survivors reclaim their lives.
It aims to raise awareness among patients and clinicians about the importance of addressing mental health after medical events.
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Invisible scars: Recognizing and treating medical trauma, with James C. Jackson, PsyD
