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I survived COVID-19. Now let’s talk about the mental health crisis it has exacerbated

July 30, 2020


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Research is suggesting that the impact of the coronavirus pandemic is likely leading to a drastic rise in suicide attempts, along with the risk of mental health issues both in survivors and people affected by the impacts of lockdown measures.

At the same time, physical distancing is endangering mental health even as it protects physical health.

While living in LA I contracted coronavirus and have only just recovered. Despite the myth many young people believe, I can tell you it was nothing like having the flu or a mild cold.

It was on 23 June that I first  had any symptoms, the first one being a fever. That morning I went to the gym, had a productive day, worked from home, felt pretty good, nothing sort of felt wrong. But my girlfriend Nadia was bad that day – she had a fever in the morning and didn’t feel well.

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