COVID-19 has turned the world upside down for so many Canadians. Studies are now showing that 50% of Canadians said their mental health had worsened during the pandemic.
Health Canada stated that more than 13 million Canadians (34% of the population) were likely to experience high levels of stress because of the pandemic.
Studies have shown that suicide rates have risen from 2.9% to 6% as a result of the pandemic with Indigenous Canadians, parents with young children, those with mental illnesses or pre-existing health conditions being most affected.
This is why this show's conversation is so important.
Dr. Grant Mullen is a mental health consultant with over 25 years of experience helping Canadians stay healthy mentally. He joined Faytene in studio to talk about the impacts of COVID-19 on mental health and what we can do to stay strong should there be another wave of COVID-19 this fall.
