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Healthcare workers warn of hidden ‘third wave’ as mental illness cases set to soar before Christmas – Sydney Morning Herald
Mental health experts have reported increasing numbers of aged care staff and nurses seeking support for psychological stress triggered by the coronavirus crisis….
The surge in aged care staff seeking support comes as a survey by the Health and Community Services Union of almost 400 Victorian mental health workers, including psychiatric nurses, psychologists and social workers, painted a grim picture of the sector, with workers noting high levels of stress, crushing fatigue and anxiety.
“What we are seeing now is a shadow of the third wave of the pandemic,” Mr Ray said.
“The physical case numbers have gone down and now it’s about dealing with the aftermath…
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