Healthcare workers warn of hidden ‘third wave’ as mental illness cases set to soar before Christmas – Sydney Morning Herald

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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