Did You Know!
Some people can develop a psychological disorder after recovering from a serious illness or injury—even when the physical condition is gone.
A little-known condition called Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) can cause anxiety, depression, PTSD-like symptoms, and cognitive problems after a person leaves the hospital. Researchers believe the trauma of intensive medical treatment, sedation, and prolonged stress can alter brain function long after the body has healed.
