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Dr. Samantha Wells on how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting our mental health
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Research indicates that while levels of depression have remained somewhat constant throughout the pandemic, anxiety is increasing - especially for women. The host of The World This Weekend, Martina Fitzgerald speaks with Dr. Samantha Wells about the toll Covid-19 is taking on the mental health of Canadians. Dr. Wells is a Senior Director and Senior Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.