Coronavirus impact on mental health 'seven times' bushfire anxiety

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Australians appear to be more anxious about the coronavirus than they were about the bushfires, amid warnings the pandemic will lead to a spike in suicides.

"There's been a four-fold increase in contacts directly related to the virus since early March ... it's a grave concern because it's reflective of the significant and quite valid anxiety that the community is feeling right now."

Ms Harman said Australia was at risk of a spike in suicides due to the pandemic, citing overseas research about previous infectious disease crises.She said mentally unwell Australians needed "quick access to empathetic, person-centred information, advice and support" delivered online.

 

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We are truly screwed then Scotty cut billions from mental health!

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can't be good for the immune system sleep is also monumental in having a healthy immune system

Many hearts will melt

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