The government needs to provide more details for their lockdown exit strategy. The lockdowns have isolated people, increased stress and uncertainty, while simultaneously removing the usual support mechanisms to ensure people remain healthy during difficult times.
A recent online survey conducted by YouGov found that not seeing family (77 per cent) and not seeing friends (71 per cent) are causing Australians the most stress during the COVID-19 crisis.
These isolation stressors topped concerns such as paying bills (60 per cent) and the possibility of losing one’s job (49 per cent).
The YouGov survey also found some disturbing lifestyle trends – with 27 per cent of respondents saying they aren’t eating as healthily...
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