When the COVID pandemic started, I was very aware that otherwise-healthy people were experiencing things that we in the Chronic Illness Community have known about for a long time - notably the loss of cognitive function. And with cases of Long COVID, these problems are seemingly here to stay.

Dr. James “Jim” Jackson is an internationally renowned expert on Long COVID and its effects on cognitive and mental health functioning. A licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychology and cognitive rehabilitation, he is also the co-founder and director of Behavioral Health at the award-winning ICU Recovery Center, one of the first comprehensive clinical resources devoted to diagnosing and treating survivors of both mild and critical illness, including those who survived COVID-19. Additionally, he serves as the director of Long-Term Outcomes at the Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship (CIBS) Center, a consortium focused on advancing knowledge, education, and models of care for people affected by acute and long-term brain dysfunction following wide-ranging illnesses.

In the first part of a two-part interview, Dr. Jackson talks about how he came to specialize in neuropsychology and the difference between Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive Rehabilitation. We also talk about how some of the cognitive anxieties that people are experiencing are reflective of a general level of anxiety in society, and how you don't need to have COVID for a long time in order to have Long COVID.

DISCLAIMER
The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.

Links and resources:
Visit James C. Jackson PsyD
Visit The CIBS Center (Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship)
Email Dr. Jackson vis his CIBS Center profile
Visit Survivor Corps
Connect with Dr. Jackson on Twitter and LinkedIn
Find out more about Dr. Jackson's book, Clearing The Fog

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