EDITORIAL: Mental health crucial during outbreakAs a local COVID-19 outbreak continues, it is encouraging to see more government agencies and civic organizations paying attention to mental health. The latest to reach out is the Hsinchu County Department of Health, whose counseling services had been discontinued due to the outbreak. Many people still think it is shameful to be mentally unwell and that only people with serious problems seek counseling or take medication for mental health issues. Amid an unfortunate situation, it is a welcome development that more people are talking about mental health. Hopefully, the government will also do what is needed in ensuring that people with mental health issues have easy access to resources and therapy.

Source: Taipei Times June 15, 2021 16:07 UTC