Research reveals less COVID-19 impact on mental health in regional areas

Matt Findlay
July 13 2021 - 7:30am
IMPACT: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt in regional areas, but research shows those spots have dealt with mental health impacts better than metro areas. Photo: JUDE KEOGH
IMPACT: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt in regional areas, but research shows those spots have dealt with mental health impacts better than metro areas. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

The findings of a new study have revealed regional communities across NSW have fared better in dealing with the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, compared to those in greater Sydney.

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Matt Findlay

Matt Findlay

Journalist

Formerly a sports specialist, I'm based at Orange and shift between wide-spread range of subjects here and, often, across the entire Central West region of NSW as well. I have almost a decade of experience in the media and marketing industries both here in Australia and internationally, along with journalism I have experience in content strategy, brand development, and digital and social media. Along the way, I've been fortunate to win a handful of media awards and be nominated for several others too.

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