Episode 4 - Sari's Medical-PTSD/Anxiety Story

In our fourth episode, we hear from Sari, a graduate student at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Sari shares with us her experience with Medical-PTSD and symptoms of anxiety, as well as her experience with chronic illness and finding a supportive community.

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Resources

PTSD/anxiety-specific resources:

American Psychological Association - PTSD Information for Patients and Families

Anxiety & Depression Association of America - PTSD

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - IBD and Mental Illness

U-M GI Behavioral therapy:

Michigan Medicine - GI

Emergency/Crisis Resources:

UM Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES): 742-936-5900 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (24 hours, 7 days a week)

UM Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness 24-hour Crisis Line: (734) 936-3333

LGBT Suicide Hotline: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

Other Community Mental Health Resources:

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) http://caps.umich.edu/

Campus Mind Works http://www.campusmindworks.org/

Depression Center http://www.depressioncenter.org/

UHS https://www.uhs.umich.edu/mentalhealthsvcs

Services for Students with Disabilities https://ssd.umich.edu/

Wolverine Wellness: https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness

The Corner Health Center: https://www.cornerhealth.org/

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Funded by: Naveed Arif Iqball Award for Mental Health Advocacy and Stigma Reduction (Eisenberg Family Depression Center)

Music credit: Blue Dot Sessions (https://www.sessions.blue/): Lahaina, Cloud Harbor

Podcast assistance: Justin Schell and the Shapiro Design Lab (University of Michigan)