CFYS Research Fellow Dr. Brianna Turner reveals early results of global survey on the mental health impacts of COVID-19
Early results from a global survey involving UVic researchers Dr. Theone Patterson and CFYS Research Fellow Dr. Brianna Turner hint at negative mental health outcomes of COVID-19. The survey reports that the number of Canadians reporting suicidal thoughts has increased by about 50 percent and many more are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety. Additionally, about 40 percent of Canadians needing mental health services say they are underserved by current support systems.