Kids Helpline and Relationships Australia record worrying increase in COVID-19 related mental health concerns

Emma Horn
Updated May 22 2020 - 1:42pm, first published May 21 2020 - 6:30pm
COVID CONCERNS: The intensity and frequency in calls has increased 43 per cent since this time last year. Picture: FILE
COVID CONCERNS: The intensity and frequency in calls has increased 43 per cent since this time last year. Picture: FILE

Emergency-level calls to youth support services have skyrocketed, while adults in regional communities are indicating worry trends of mental health as the country continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Emma Horn

Emma Horn

Supervising producer

Supervising producer of the national video team. Former features and weekender writer for The Daily Advertiser. Now based in the NSW Hunter region. Small, quiet, and a student of the Julie Bishop School Of Staring. Usually dressed in something colourful, always snacking on something homemade. Friend to most mothers and all dogs. Got stories? Get in touch. emma.horn@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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