Episode 29 | Chronic Illness & Mental Health

In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss the impact of chronic illness on mental health and the bidirectionality between mental health disorders and chronic illness. I start by defining what a chronic illness is and discuss the impact of chronic illness on mental health, specifically in the areas of depression and anxiety. I also talk about medical trauma, what it is and how it manifests, both for those with chronic illness and those who experienced an acute illness or injury. Finally, I conclude the episode by talking about how to cope with living with a chronic illness. Ways to Work With Me: 1:1 Coaching Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd. Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Sign up for my Email List here. Intro/Outro Music: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License Awakening Together, Relaxing into Happiness with William Cooper, M.Th., LPC Experience Awakening....Relaxing into your Being and, therefore, Happiness. William has... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show