Front-line workers, residents of care homes at bigger risk of mental health struggles: advocates

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Advocates are concerned that front-line workers and those living and working in long-term care homes could see a wave of mental health struggles due to the pandemic.

Jordan Friesen, national director of workplace mental health with the Canadian Mental Health Association, told CTV News Channel on Sunday that front-line workers are among the groups the CMHA is most concerned about right now.

One factor making things worse is the lack of time for front-line workers to deal with what is happening in their lives. It’s not only front-line workers who are facing these issues at a higher level than the rest of the population, however. “Of course, they are some of the most vulnerable of our population, and I know that in particular, that level of isolation can be challenging,” Friesen said.

“I think that in terms of safeguarding your mental health, if you’re in that situation … of course trying to find virtual ways to connect with family is really important.”

 

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