Chronic illness fact sheets are one-page summaries. Print both sides to include journal articles for reference on the back.
This gives you the science that validates what you probably already know or sense, and a well researched document to share with your doctor, friends and family.
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More Chronic Illness Information:
- ACEs – Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Introduction to fact sheets on chronic illness and inspiration from Oprah
- Example of ACEs from the movie Boyhood with research
- ABEs – Adverse Babyhood Experiences
- Comprehensive Guide to ABEs and Chronic Illness
- ABEs: an example of early risk factors for Asthma and other Chronic Illnesses
- Blog Post on Type 2 Diabetes and Trauma
- Blog Post on Healing Chronic Illness Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet on Medical Trauma by ISTSS
This medical trauma fact sheet describes symptoms and events that can lead to medical trauma. The Survivor’s version includes different tips.
The fact sheet was created by Sacha McBain, PhD as a member of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS). She is a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago Illinois, and specializes in trauma-focused integrated healthcare. She summarizes medical trauma in this 3 minute youtube video.
Free Downloadable PDFs on Medical Trauma:
Clinician Fact Sheet Content and References on Medical Trauma
Fact Sheet Content and References for Survivors of Medical Trauma