A Colac group aiming to reduce the stigma of mental illness has highlighted the damaging impact the coronavirus pandemic will have on people’s mental health, and encouraged people to reach out for help.
Let’s talk about Covid impact
“You’ll be up and down every day, but that is totally normal.” Let’s Talk Colac executive committee member Kirsty Oborne, left, says the coronavirus pandemic and self-isolation can cause major impacts on people’s mental health. The group is encouraging people to keep connected to family, friends and support services. She is pictured with committee members Karen Jarvis and Sonja Wheadon.