INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES PRACTICES (IJSWHSP)
LYME DISEASE, TRAUMA, AND DISENFRANCHISED GRIEF: A BRIEF GUIDE FOR CLINICIANS
E-ISSN: 2122-3342
P-ISSN: 2309-2094
DOI: https://iigdpublishers.com/article/855
Lyme disease has become a contentious issue within both medical and public spheres. While initially recognized for its characteristic rash and flu-like symptoms, Lyme disease has evolved into a complex and controversial diagnosis, intertwining medical uncertainty with profound personal and societal implications. This conceptual paper explores Lyme disease as a contested illness, the trauma it can cause, and the phenomenon of disenfranchised grief experiences by those affected.
Heidi S. Kulkin, PhD, LCSW-BACS
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