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Beyond the ICU: PTSD and the Hidden Aftermath of Critical Illness

PTSD after critical illness: A physician's personal journey and call for better ICU aftercare.

Michael Hession

Mar 46 min read

“When you go through a critical illness like this, you don’t go back to where you were. You find a new normal." Dr. Michael J. Hession

Michael Hession

Feb 57 min read

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is now a well-known complication of war and a consequence of exposure to violence of any kind.

Michael Hession

Oct 29, 20244 min read

What are the causes of unhappiness? This is hard to answer. Moment-to-moment happiness is largely determined by one’s outlook.

Michael Hession

Sep 17, 20245 min read

Resilience can be taught and measured. It requires acknowledging reality, accepting challenges & adapting to find new purpose and meaning.

Michael Hession

Aug 14, 20243 min read

Over the years, I developed an approach, the three A's, Acknowledge, Accept, Adapt.

Michael Hession

Jul 23, 20243 min read