Invisible scars: Recognizing and treating medical trauma, with James C. Jackson, PsyD

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No one goes to Hank's for his spreadsheets. They go for a darn good pizza. Lately though, the shop's been quiet, so Hank decides to bring back the $1 slice. He asks Copilot in Microsoft Excel to look at his sales and costs to help him see if he can afford it. Copilot shows Hank where the money's going and which little extras make the dollar slice work. Now Hank's has a line out the door. Hank makes the pizza, Copilot handles the spreadsheets. Learn more at M365copilot.com/work.

Kim Mills· Host0:29

Every year, millions of people go through harrowing medical experiences, from chemotherapy to 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. Today we're going to talk with a psychologist who studies medical trauma and works with patients recovering from serious illnesses. We'll discuss what kinds of experiences can cause medical trauma, how common is it, and why is it so often overlooked? What mental health symptoms can it cause? Are there interventions and treatments that can help people heal? And if this is something you're experiencing in your own life, where can you go for help? Welcome to Speaking of Psychology, the flagship podcast of the American Psychological Association that examines the links between psychological science and everyday life. I'm Kim Mills.