Invisible scars: Recognizing and treating medical trauma, with James C. Jackson, PsyD
About this episode
Psychologist James C. Jackson discusses the impact of medical trauma and ways to heal from it.
Every year, millions of people go through harrowing medical experiences, from a stay in the ICU to a difficult childbirth to the frustration of dealing with chronic pain. These experiences can leave scars on our minds as well as our bodies. Psychologist James C. Jackson, PhD, author of “Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma,” talks about why medical trauma is so often overlooked, what kinds of experiences can cause it, and what interventions and treatments can help people heal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: American Psychological Association
Guest: James C. Jackson, PsyD
Topics covered
- medical trauma
- psychology
- healing
- chronic pain
- ICU experiences
- childbirth
Keywords
- medical trauma
- psychology
- chronic pain
- ICU
- childbirth
- treatment
- healing
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma
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