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Podcast: Closer Look
Episode: The pandemic is long over, but a new report reveals we’re far from alright
Description: The pandemic is long over, but the negative effects still linger.A new survey reveals that five years after COVID-19 thrust our lives into disarray, people in Ontario are struggling more than ever when it comes to harmful drinking habits and declining mental health.Released this week by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), the Monitor Report is an ongoing survey that’s been conducted every year since 1977, measuring various substance use and mental health trends among Ontario adults.In this year’s edition, the comparisons between pre- and post-pandemic are star...