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 One day they be seem open to conversation, but the next they may appear withdrawn or maybe even hostile toward anyone who they deem to be prying.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.