
Battle with the bottle: Covid led to huge spike in alcohol problems
The number of calls to alcohol support services in 2021 was triple that made before the Covid-19 pandemic.
The number of calls to alcohol support services in 2021 was triple that made before the Covid-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 has forced people, and organisations, to do things differently. Mental health experts say a similar approach will be needed to deal with the fallout.
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Despite the mental health challenges that lay ahead, Queenslanders are well-placed to stay resilient if we all keep looking out for each other, writes Queensland Health Director-General Dr John Wakefield
Nearly one in five children experienced disruptive behaviour, disturbed sleep, and symptoms of anxiety or depression during coronavirus restrictions earlier this year, however, the majority adapted well to the changes, a national survey has found.
The COVID-19 pandemic has spawned some of the most dramatic changes to Australian life in recent memory. We’ve had to adapt to a vastly different way of life to curb the spread of the virus, featuring unfamiliar challenges such as social distancing, mask wearing, and limits on gatherings and travel.
As some of us return to the workplace, or are planning to do so in the future, we face the challenges of a changed environment of social distancing rules and restrictions. It might be your workplace will set limits on how many people are allowed in the lunchroom at a time, or the only people you talk to in the corridors are the cleaners.