Sarah was already battling anxiety and depression. Then COVID-19 happened

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Updated April 15 2021 - 12:41am, first published June 15 2020 - 7:49am
More than three quarters of people claim their mental health has worsened since the outbreak of COVID-19, a new study by the Black Dog Institute has revealed. Picture: Sylvia Liber
More than three quarters of people claim their mental health has worsened since the outbreak of COVID-19, a new study by the Black Dog Institute has revealed. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Illawarra resident Sarah* has long suffered from severe anxiety and depression, yet never so acutely as during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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