As many as half of New Zealand families say they are experiencing mental health issues in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report has found.
The report by Panadol has revealed half of New Zealand families have experienced depression, anxiety or stress in recent months.
Psychologist Sara Chatwin told The AM Show women have been hit harder. The report found 28 percent of women felt more stressed or anxious than any other time in their life, compared to 21 percent of men.
Watch the full interview above.
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