Is COVID-19 reshaping the Australian psyche?

Perhaps one of the unexpected impacts of COVID-19 on Australians is a reshaping of our national psyche. We've seen a rise in mental ill health, with greater numbers of people experiencing anxiety and depression due to the impacts of the pandemic.

Women, the elderly and the vulnerable are particularly experiencing more mental health problems. However, the community’s response has not been to ignore this and say, "She’ll be right, mate", but to insist on greater resources for Australians struggling with mental ill health.

As a result, federal and state governments have responded with increased resourcing; the general media have broadcast mental health discussions; and mental health experts are continuing to play an important role in assisting Australians to recover from the effects of the pandemic.

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Artlicle written by MAPrc Director, Professor jayashri Kulkarni (AM)

 MAPrc Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre, Level 4, 607 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004

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