Medical Illness/Injury + Medical Trauma.
What is medical trauma?
Children, adults, and parents often experience potentially traumatic experiences in the medical setting. These include XXX, XXX, XXX. While many are resilient, some individuals experience post-traumatic stress symptoms, also known as iatrogenic medical trauma. Studies show that XX % of youth, XX of adults, and xx% of caregivers experience post-traumatic stress symptoms.
Even if one does not meet full criteria for a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) diagnosis, sub-threshold symptoms can still impair various aspects of functioning. It is importaant to obtain support in a timely manner as untreated medical trauma can lead to various issues, including treatment non-adherence, mental health co-morbidities, and poorer health status.
What are signs of medical trauma?
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I think I have medical trauma. What should I do?
Trauma-informed treatment is very effective and is crucial in alleviating the symptoms. Dr. Kanchi brings over a decade of experience working with patients with various conditions (e.g. various cancers, cardiac problems, hematological issues, kidney and heart transplant, infant medical issues leading to a stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)… and she brings her expertise to her private practice to help her clients learn to not only cope and adapt with the health conditions and trauma experiences, but also to thrive in the context of their medical journeys.