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.