Researchers at the Wellesley Institute analyzed calls to the mental health line between Jan. 1 and July 31, 2020. The report investigates call trends before and after the onset of COVID-19 by mental health service needs, age group and gender identity. They were less likely to be for mutual support programs (95) or mental health care facilities (124). “People just didn’t think about mental health when they were thinking about response to COVID-19.”Right now, as the province reopens, the city needs to be focusing much more on mental health in COVID recovery and how to support people’s mental wellness, McKenzie said. A spokesperson for the city of Toronto said it “will continue to provide supports for mental health” and ensure robust intergovernmental investments into mental health, substance use services, and other supportive services as required.

Source: thestar July 22, 2021 09:00 UTC