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.

How people who work from home can keep their minds at ease

Dr. Curtis Cripe of NTL Group continues to share information in his series of blogs to help people get through the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Ever since the global health crisis came into full swing sometime around March this year, over 30% of all employees in the U.S. were forced to take on work-from-home setups. In a lot of states, people have been ordered to isolate and quarantine themselves – for their own safety.

Now, nearly six months later, the U.S., as well as the rest of the world is still trying to cope with the pandemic, savoring every little victory they can. However, six months is a long time, especially for people who are not used to staying at home for most of the day. Some people may experience a bit of restlessness where their minds are concerned.

Below, Dr. Curtis Cripe lists a few ways people can keep their minds at ease.

1. Workers, even at home, should try to communicate with family, friends, or even colleagues on a personal level. Simple conversations allow them to let out what’s in their minds, and this could be of great help.

2. Workers should try creating new daily routines or revamping their old ones. The pandemic has forced everyone to adjust, and having a daily routine is another way of keeping one’s mind at ease.

3. Workers should take as many breaks as possible – without neglecting their work, of course. Watching a Netflix movie or playing video games does wonder for the mind, Dr. Curtis Cripe adds.

Curtis Cripe, Ph.D., heads research and development at the NTL Group, which works with neuroengineering technology to treat addiction, head injury (TBI), depression, anxiety, memory disorders, and neurodevelopmental delays in children with learning disorders. Visit this blog for related posts.

Telemedicine: Why we need it right now

Telemedicine isn’t something new in the healthcare industry. Physicians have been using it to communicate with patients from a different state or even country. It’s been used by surgeons to guide other surgeons through delicate procedures, and it has been used to disseminate information through online lectures. But, according to Curtis Cripe, telemedicine is exactly what healthcare institutions need right now as they combat COVID-19.

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Telemedicine gives doctors the ability to communicate, diagnose, and treat multiple patients without having to step out of their office or home. This allows physicians to talk to COVID-19 patients who are under strict quarantine. The technology also allows doctors to see patients who have other illnesses. Telemedicine allows doctors to diagnose patients from their home, which helps prevent healthcare institutions from being overwhelmed since most of them are already operating at full capacity because of the pandemic.

Another reason why telemedicine is desperately needed by healthcare institutions is because it can safely bridge the gap between patients and their physicians. With almost 300 healthcare practitioners dying of COVID-19, their safety should be of top priority. And, according to Curtis Cripe, telemedicine can allow doctors to safely communicate and treat patients who are positive for COVID-19 without risking themselves.

Dr. Curtis Cripe is the head of research and development at the NTL Group, which specializes in the development of brain-based technology for healing and repairing neurological dysfunctions. Dr. Curtis Cripe was asked to participate in a White House - NASA committee for TeleHealth/TeleMedicine during the COVID-19. His committee has been asked to spear head long term and on-going TeleHealth and TeleMedicine protocols and procedures that can be followed during the current and future Pandemics as well as TeleMedicine and TeleHealth even after the COVID-19 diminishes. Visit thiswebsitefor more reads on healthcare.