Mark Hudson
Mark Hudson
Creativity and Its potential role in ICU recovery
Creativity and Its potential role in ICU recovery
Creativity and Its potential role in ICU recovery
Friday 2nd October 2020
Mark Hudson shares how poetry and podcasting helped him recover mentally after ICU delirium. Discover the healing power of creativity.
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Mark Hudson
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Recovery Reimagined
Innovative Healing Arts
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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You can use this to help people recover better, whether it's yourself, as a patient, recovering, or as a professional in your life, or as a professional coping with the immense stress and strain that is existing in the world.
Have you ever wondered how creativity can aid in recovery from a traumatic experience like an ICU stay? In this episode of the 'ICU Life and Recovery' podcast, host Mark Hudson shares his deeply personal journey through ICU delirium and the role creativity played in his mental recovery. After spending three weeks in a medically induced coma due to severe sepsis and ARDS, Mark turned to creative outlets like poetry and podcasting to navigate his post-ICU challenges.
He candidly discusses why blogging didn't work for him but how poetry became a lifeline, helping him cope with ongoing issues even five years later. Mark's story isn't just about survival; it's about finding ways to thrive and manage the psychological hurdles that come with such a harrowing experience. He also touches on the importance of addressing ICU delirium and praises Scotland's guidelines on its prevention.
This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice and heartfelt insights for anyone looking to understand the healing power of creativity in recovery.