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Collected Item: “The mental health toll of COVID-19”

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The mental health toll of COVID-19

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news article

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The stress and isolation caused by COVID-19 have had adverse effects on people. Many of those with mental health issues have seen their conditions while others are suffering from heightened stress. Mental health clinics have seen an increased demand that has led to week-long wait times and minorities are having a harder time getting help.

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mental health, stress, inequality, minorities. HSE

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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-mental-health-toll-of-covid-19/

Who originally created this object? (If you created this object, such as photo, then put "self" here.)

Amiel Weisfogel

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2020-11-01
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