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Healthy Mind Matters
OB/GYN Audrey Jiricko reveals how traumatic stress impacts physical health and shares resources for domestic violence survivors.
8:29•8 Mar 2020
Understanding the Hidden Impact of Traumatic Stress on Health
“The evidence is just really crystal clear that these efforts are going to result in happier lives and healthier people.”
What if your chronic headaches or pelvic pain were more than just physical ailments? In this eye-opening episode of 'Healthy Mind Matters', host Maria Shilaos sits down with OB/GYN Audrey Jiricko from Intermountain Wasatch Gynecology to discuss the often-overlooked connection between traumatic stress and physical health. Audrey shares her journey of uncovering a surprising number of patients suffering from depression and anxiety linked to past physical or sexual abuse.
She dives into how recognizing these hidden traumas can lead to better healthcare outcomes and happier lives. Audrey also highlights the resources available for survivors of domestic violence and the crucial role healthcare providers play in identifying and addressing traumatic stress. If you're curious about how emotional wounds manifest physically and what the medical community is doing to help, this episode is a must-listen.
It’s a blend of professional insight and heartfelt stories that could change how you view both mental and physical health.
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