Support Groups
Join our monthly virtual support group!
Autoimmune Aware is our dynamic virtual support group initiative focused on creating an inclusive space for the autoimmune disease and chronic illness community to thrive, learn, connect & share.
Discover other support groups!
In case our support group isn’t a good fit for you, we’ve also compiled a list of autoimmune disease and chronic illness-related support groups!
My Autoimmune Story
Melanie’s Story: Living With Type 1 Diabetes
Bárbara’s Story: The Invisibility of Continuity
Erika’s Story: Still Me
Dillon’s Story: My 12-Year Journey to a Lyme Disease Diagnosis
Our Recommendations
Essential Podcasts
Top-notch podcasts on nutrition, finding community, mind-body medicine, and more.
Books We Love
Essential reading for understanding autoimmune disease and the body, chronic illness memoirs, practical guides, cookbooks, and children’s books, as well as other books of interest.
Helpful Apps
A brief list of our favorite, simple,
and practical mobile apps to help manage life with chronic illness.
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.
Common Symptoms
Explore the many common autoimmune disease symptoms.
Autoimmune Basics
Learn more about autoimmune disease and how it is diagnosed.
Find Resources for Healthcare Providers
In an exclusive interview, Dr. Douglas Drossman and Johannah Ruddy, M.Ed., authors of the Gut Feelings series, discuss how healthcare providers can better communicate with patients when it comes to autoimmune diseases in order to improve patient satisfaction and overall healthcare experience. Learn more in our article (https://www.autoimmuneinstitute.org/articles/effective-communication-strategies-for-healthcare-providers-of-those-with-autoimmune-diseases/)!