Continued uncertainty about when stage four restrictions might be eased was contributing to increasing anger among isolated people, some experts suggest.
"This has got to be done in a safe and steady way. I know everyone wants to open up tomorrow but if we do that these numbers will explode.
Beyond Blue chief executive Georgie Harman said that early in the pandemic people reported feelings of worry, uncertainty or being overwhelmed, while more recently they were showing signs of exhaustion and fatigue. "Clear leadership and clear guidelines with as much warning as possible is going to be most useful to people," she said.She said it was important for people to know that mental health help was available, no matter what the government announced.
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