Help make a difference in the lives of those with autoimmune disease.
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system attacks the body’s own healthy cells. There are over 80 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.
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?
Browse our resource lists and information via the links below.
SPECIALIZED CARE
Find Medical Institutions Focused on Your Autoimmune Disease
An extensive list of centers, clinics, and hospitals across the United States that specialize in diagnosing and treating various autoimmune diseases.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join Us for Our Next Autoimmune Support Group, July 31st, 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.
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!
Home » Resources » Apps
This list includes a few of our favorite, simple, and practical apps to help manage many areas of life with autoimmune disease and chronic illness.
Gluten-Free Diet Digital Resource Center – safe and unsafe ingredient lists, recipes, and more
GoodRX – inexpensive prescription medications without the need for insurance
Manage My Pain – simple pain tracker
MediSafe – medication reminder app
My Life – meditations tailored to specific needs
Real Plans – meal planning tool to help navigate new eating habits or dietary protocols
Talkspace – therapist search tool for online counseling
The views and opinions expressed in the listed apps are those of the authors. GAI does not endorse the contents of the above apps; they are simply a sample of the resources available on managing life with autoimmune disease and other chronic illnesses.
