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SOARING case numbers and fresh restrictions constantly underscore the physical toll of Covid-19. But the psychological impact of this pandemic requires urgent attention too.
A recent survey completed by the Sindh Mental Health Authority (SMHA) and Edhi Foundation highlighted the scale of the problem: 42 per cent of respondents spread evenly across urban and rural areas reported suffering from depression. Respondents described high levels of anxiety, and 25pc reported experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Sindh is by no means an anomaly. Last week, the WHO declared that the mental health impact of the pandemic will be “long-term and far-reaching”. Such discourse is not novel; as the world locked down, public officials and health authorities acknowledged that there would be a psychological and emotional fallout of fear of illness, disrupted work, limited social interactions, and heightened familial tensions.
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Torrey Smith Joins Rose Health as Investor and Brand Ambassador to Promote Mental Health Resilience
December 02, 2020 09:53 ET | Source: Rose Health Rose Health Baltimore, UNITED STATES
BALTIMORE, Dec. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Baltimore-based mental health technology startup, Rose Health, announced today that two-time Super Bowl champion and former Baltimore Raven, Torrey Smith, has become an investor in the company and will work on creating strategic partnerships and supporting initiatives for Rose. Smith also will serve as a spokesperson to promote the Rose Health app and mental health resilience.
Earlier this month, Rose Health announced it raised more than $1.5M in seed round funding, which was oversubscribed due to overwhelming interest from investors. This comes at a time when the need for comprehensive mental health care resources and building resiliency is a critical health priority.