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Consequences of covid-19 on employee mental health
19/04/2021
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Covid-related bereavement, social isolation, fears of contracting coronavirus, worries over job security, as well as harassment and discrimination, and the blurring of work and home life have all led to rising reports of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, an exacerbation of pre-existing psychiatric conditions, and even suicidal behaviour in employees since the start of the pandemic.