Preserving mental health amid a lockdown

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In Dr. Curtis Cripe's mind, there is very little doubt that the past eight months have been the most difficult period in modern times. On top of the pandemic, there have been protests, economic instability, and countless adjustments that people have had to deal with, such as living through lockdown. And this hasn't only been true in the U.S.; people all over the world have had to live through similar conditions.

As a public service, Dr. Curtis Cripe shares some ways people can preserve their mental health through these trying times.

Unplug once in a while.

Perhaps, the lion's share of anxiety and stress for many people can be found online or in the news. The endless headlines and videos of people everywhere having to deal with suffering and grief can take its toll, especially on people who already have mental health issues to begin with. Unplugging once in a while from the internet is a good idea, Dr. Curtis Cripe notes.

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Discuss fun stuff.

Dr. Curtis Cripe suggests that instead of obsessing over the news on COVID-19 or any social unrest, people can talk with their family anything that do not elicit stress, such as sports or pop culture. Doing this promotes levity and lowers down levels of anxiety and stress, or any other feelings that can worsen mental health.

Curtis Cripe, Ph.D., specializes in the creation of neuroengineering programs that diagnose and treat various neurological disorders. Visit this blog for similar reads.

PSA for everyone who has a loved one suffering from depression

Curtis Cripe has devoted his life to neuroengineering and the research and application of various scientific methods in the service of people with mental health issues. One of the most pressing issues in the world today, one that Dr. Cripe believes to be a serious problem, is depression.

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Depression has become somewhat of a plague today with the number of people who are depressed higher than ever. While Curtis Cripe has blogged about the many possible factors that could lead to depression, he has also focused his efforts on guiding people who may have a loved one suffering from the mental health problem.

Curtis Cripe realizes that people who love someone with depression will have incredible difficulty at times with communicating, especially if the friend or family member is not one to talk. However, many times, people with depression are just looking for an outlet, another individual with whom to connect and share their pain.

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The key, however, is to have patience, Curtis Cripe explains. People with depression can be erratic with their moods. This affects how they relate to others. One day they be seem open to conversation, but the next they may appear withdrawn or maybe even hostile toward anyone who they deem to be prying.

But it is always important to be there for them, Curtis Cripe adds. Because probably the worst that can happen to someone with depression is when he or she feels all alone.

NTL Group R & D head Dr. Curtis Cripe has behind him a diverse multidisciplinary professional and academic background, having worked in aerospace, engineering, software development, bioengineering, addiction recovery, psychophysiology, psychology, and child neurodevelopment. Visit this blog for related posts.