
What is Medical Trauma with James C. Jackson, PsyD
Published: July 31, 2026
Duration: 32:59
James C. Jackson, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and award-winning author specializing in trauma, PTSD, and the psychological impact of critical illness. He serves on the faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where his work focuses on ICU survivors and the long-term effects of medical trauma.
Dr. Jackson is the author of Clearance and Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma, his latest book offering a practical, compassionate roadmap for survivors of serious illness and ICU stays. Drawing on clinical experience and patient stories, the book helps readers understand post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), process trauma, and rebuild a...
Dr. Jackson is the author of Clearance and Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma, his latest book offering a practical, compassionate roadmap for survivors of serious illness and ICU stays. Drawing on clinical experience and patient stories, the book helps readers understand post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), process trauma, and rebuild a...