why COVID mental health measures must target disadvantaged areas
- Written by Graham Meadows, Professor of Adult Psychiatry, Monash University
ShutterstockCOVID-19 outbreaks and the resulting lockdowns, particularly in Victoria, have adversely affected many people’s mental health.
Social isolation, financial stress, and anxiety about contracting COVID-19 can all contribute to psychological distress. For some people, these experiences may trigger mental disorders, such as depression....





