While many in Ontario can't wait to enjoy the first phase of reopening, psychologists say a post-lockdown social anxiety leaves others more hesitant. "She had anxiety going back to social life where there were groups of people, in parks or with friends. I'm sure you heard in the U.K. they had really good numbers and they reopened and then the numbers [went up] again," said Plante. What's possible vs. what's probableTo combat post-lockdown anxiety, Ouimet recommends people differentiate what's possible from what's probable. We know from public health officials that all of the vaccinations are really helping reduce that risk," said Ouimet.

Source: CBC News June 11, 2021 08:00 UTC