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The Critical Importance of Psychologically Healthy & Safe Work Environments in the Era of COVID-19

– Written by Dr. Joti Samra, R. Psych, MyWorkplaceHealth

COVID-19 has had significant impacts on every facet of our lives – and while we are working hard to ensure we are engaging in distancing and cleanliness to ensure physical health and safety, how many of us are tending to the psychological health impacts of COVID-19?

Preliminary data suggests that — just a few short months post announcement of the pandemic — rates of depression are doubling, anxiety quadrupling, and alcohol consumption is up 25%.

This article was written for 2020 Summer Safety Scene Magazine.

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