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The province is investing $10.5 million to expand access to mental health treatment with up to 24 new beds at the Syl Apps Youth Centre in Oakville and at the Roberts/Smart Centre in Ottawa.
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Zainab Al-Jaishi thrives on the social connections she’s made on campus as a member of student council, in classes and in clubs.
But the 22-year-old, majoring in political science and social justice at King’s University College in London, has struggled with the isolation that came with the switch from in-person to online learning.
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“Not having that human connection in person is definitely difficult,” said Al-Jaishi, vice-president of student affairs at the Western University affiliate college.
January 28, 2021 · 0 Comments
By ALYSSA PARKHILL
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought hardships in various aspects of people’s lives for the past year, significantly impacting individual’s mental health and relationships.
The pandemic has led to self-isolation away from friends and family, creating a void and deprivation of social contact.
Whether it be not seeing your parents, siblings, grandparents, partners or friends, humans rely on social connections.
According to the Centre Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), people self-isolating or quarantining may experience a series of different emotions including anger, fear, sadness, irritability, guilt and confusion.
Families and couples as well endure challengers when being cooped up together for large quantities of time, which can lead to conflict.