Health
New Zealand mental health crisis as Covid stretches a struggling system – The Guardian
Health workers and older people among those bearing brunt of added pressure brought by coronavirus
New Zealanders are experiencing more depression and anxiety since the coronavirus lockdown, doctors say, despite the country leading the world in its battle against the pandemic.
New Zealand has been lauded for its effective management of the virus, with most Kiwis returning to their normal routines following a strict seven-week lockdown in April and May. A recent outbreak in Auckland has now largely been contained.
But GPs working on the front line say generalised anxiety is proliferating in …
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