Mental health struggles intensify as the pandemic continues on
Global News
Before the Omicron variant became part of our everyday vocabulary there was a feeling of hopes, but it has turned to hopelessness, frustration and unease.
Two months ago, before we heard anything about the Omicron variant there was a feeling of hope, that we were turning a corner. But that feeling of hope has turned into hopelessness for many.
Linda and Colin Myrholm go to the dog park a lot. It’s a break from the mundane the pandemic has created for the couple.
“You get used to being indoors or coming to the park,” Linda said.
Colin said he has “not been doing too good.”
“It’s been a tough couple of years,” he added.
It doesn’t seem to be getting much easier. Vaccines gave many people hope the pandemic was turning a corner, but now many people feel apathetic.
Registered Psychologist Aimee Reimer said this uncertainty is causing a huge mental burden.
“We notice an increase in stress, we notice an increase in symptoms of anxiety because it’s thing after thing, that is out of our control, and that can often lead to symptoms of depression in people as well,” Reimer said.
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