Mental health amid pandemic

Woman in Isolation Quarantine Coronavirus

While our community comes to terms with the abrupt new reality that is life in the Coronavirus pandemic, behind the doors of our homes our individual experiences are all extremely varied.
This is one of the many early observations of Castlemaine psychologist Dr Susie Burke who is continuing to see clients – only now it’s online.
“What I’m certainly seeing is everybody trying to develop psychological flexibility,” Dr Burke says.
“We’re absolutely being called upon to develop those inner strength muscles right now and just anecdotally the people that I have been working with have been totally up for that challenge.  See the Mail for the full story. Out now.

Eve Lamb
Journalist and photographer Eve Lamb has a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) degree from Deakin University and a Master of Arts (Professional Writing) from Deakin University. She has worked for many regional newspapers including the Hamilton Spectator and the Warrnambool Standard, and has also worked for metro daily, The Hobart Mercury, and The Sunday Tasmanian. Eve has also contributed to various magazines including Australian Cyclist.