What is Autoimmune Disease?
- DISEASE SUPPORT
  
  Autoimmune Organizations
  
  Find national and international organizations focused on specific autoimmune diseases, from alopecia areata to vitiligo.
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  Autoimmune diseases (AD) occur when the immune system attacks the body’s own healthy cells. There are 80-100 known autoimmune diseases and counting, affecting more than 14 million Americans.
  DISEASE SUPPORT
  
  Autoimmune Organizations
  
  Find national and international organizations focused on specific autoimmune diseases, from alopecia areata to vitiligo.
  
  Browse the List
Living Well With Autoimmune
- TIPS FOR STAYING WELL
  
  Managing Mental Health with Autoimmune Disease
  
  Living with chronic illness takes a toll emotionally and socially. How can we take care of our mental health?
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  Information, health-related articles, and resources to help you navigate living well with autoimmune disease.
  TIPS FOR STAYING WELL
  
  Managing Mental Health with Autoimmune Disease
  
  Living with chronic illness takes a toll emotionally and socially. How can we take care of our mental health?
  
  Read More
Resources & Support
- FREE RESOURCE
  
  Find Hope in Your Health Journey
  
  The Autoimmune & Chronic Illness Toolkit includes journal templates, resource lists, guidance for doctor appointments, tips on communication, and many more tools to support and empower you throughout your experience.
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  Browse our resource lists and information via the links below.
  FREE RESOURCE
  
  Find Hope in Your Health Journey
  
  The Autoimmune & Chronic Illness Toolkit includes journal templates, resource lists, guidance for doctor appointments, tips on communication, and many more tools to support and empower you throughout your experience.
  
  Get the Guide
Education & Research
- HIGHLIGHTED PARTNERSHIP
  
  Comprehensive Educational Resources for Those Living with Celiac Disease
  
  Our celiac-focused resources are a product of GAI’s partnership with the Celiac Disease Program at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. Visit our Celiac Education page to find information on Gluten Free Education Day, expert celiac talks, podcasts, a gluten-free diet app, and cooking and nutrition videos.
  View All Celiac Resources
  We support autoimmune disease education and research by funding grants for scientific investigations, holding live talks with experts, and partnering with the Celiac Disease Program to create educational resources.
  HIGHLIGHTED PARTNERSHIP
  
  Comprehensive Educational Resources for Those Living with Celiac Disease
  
  Our celiac-focused resources are a product of GAI’s partnership with the Celiac Disease Program at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. Visit our Celiac Education page to find information on Gluten Free Education Day, expert celiac talks, podcasts, a gluten-free diet app, and cooking and nutrition videos.
  
  View All Celiac Resources
News & Events
- UPCOMING EVENTS
  
  Join Us For Our Next Autoimmune Support Group, Saturday, October 30, 10-11:30am PT
  
  Our aim is to help each other live well and feel heard, while not letting disease define us. We encourage members to come as they are, with an open mind and the willingness to nurture a positive atmosphere.
  Go to Event
  UPCOMING EVENTS
  
  Join Us For Our Next Autoimmune Support Group, Saturday, October 30, 10-11:30am PT
  
  Our aim is to help each other live well and feel heard, while not letting disease define us. We encourage members to come as they are, with an open mind and the willingness to nurture a positive atmosphere.
  
  Go to Event
What we do
- SPREADING AWARENESS
  
  GAI Featured in Nature Outlook, July Issue
  
  Learn more about the Global Autoimmune Institute as we explain our work, autoimmune risk factors, and research advances in our Nature sponsor feature!
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  The Global Autoimmune Institute is empowering solutions in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune disease (AD) through research, education, and community, while supporting multidisciplinary approaches to wellness.
  SPREADING AWARENESS
  
  GAI Featured in Nature Outlook, July Issue
  
  Learn more about the Global Autoimmune Institute as we explain our work, autoimmune risk factors, and research advances in our Nature sponsor feature!
  
  Read Our Feature

What You Need to Know

COVID News & Research Updates

Want to know what's going on in coronavirus news? Check out our ongoing timeline summarizing key COVID-19 scientific developments, especially as it pertains to autoimmune disease.

Updated October 18, 2021

Nature magazine's outlook section on autoimmune disease

Make sure to read the latest on pressing issues such as how pandemics strengthen links between viruses and autoimmunity, cracking the genetic code of autoimmune disease, gut microbial involvement in autoimmunity, and more by expert science writers!

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Free Resource

The Autoimmune & Chronic Illness Toolkit

From struggling to find the right doctors to facing social stigma, the challenges of living with autoimmune disease and chronic illness can seem endless. That’s why we created a toolkit full of insights, tips, and templates to support and empower you throughout your experience.

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Find the Resources You Need

Explore our growing lists of related organizations, medical institutions, books, blogs, podcasts, and more on autoimmune disease. Head to our resources page or use the links below to help locate the resources and information you need.

A-Z Disease List

Browse our extensive list of autoimmune diseases.

Common Symptoms

Learn more about the common autoimmune disease symptoms.

COVID-19 Information

An overview of COVID-19 news as it relates to autoimmune disease.

Related Organizations

Explore our growing list of national and international organizations.

Medical Institutions

Find institutions that specialize in various autoimmune diseases.

Books

A list of books we love and essential reading for better understanding autoimmune disease.

Help Us Make A Difference

Autoimmune disease affects at least 14.7 million Americans with 80-100 known diseases. Through collaborative partnerships, scientific investigations, and thoughtful resources, we aim to improve physician/patient relationships and raise awareness of autoimmune disease locally and globally. Learn more about what we do in the video below.

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Living Well with Autoimmune

How to Tell Your Chronic Illness Story

Through stories we create connection and understanding – in relation to others, but also within ourselves. Check out seven reasons why you should share your story.

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