Changes to COVID restrictions likely to trigger more anxiety

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 May Changes to COVID restrictions likely to trigger more anxiety Changes to COVID restrictions likely to trigger more anxiety 06/05/2020 | 5 MINS The winding back of a limited number of COVID restrictions is likely to trigger a new wave of anxiety among Western Australians and itΓÇÖs crucial that support is tailored to suit everyoneΓÇÖs needs across the entire community, according to Professor Colin MacLeod of LITΓÇÖs School of Psychological Science. Change is threatening and a one-size-fits-all support strategy would fail to address widely differing needs in the community, including those who find it unsettling to gather again in groups of up to 10, those with social anxiety, the elderly and vulnerable at risk, and those with a history of anxiety or depressive disorders. Western Australians should expect to feel apprehensive for a while after each restriction is eased, Professor MacLeod said, and it may be helpful to try to take the time to ensure personal behaviour is driven by a more ΓÇ£thoughtful evaluation of the current pandemic evidenc

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 May Changes to COVID restrictions likely to trigger more anxiety Changes to COVID restrictions likely to trigger more anxiety 06/05/2020 | 5 MINS The winding back of a limited number of COVID restrictions is likely to trigger a new wave of anxiety among Western Australians and itΓÇÖs crucial that support is tailored to suit everyoneΓÇÖs needs across the entire community, according to Professor Colin MacLeod of LITΓÇÖs School of Psychological Science.

Change is threatening and a one-size-fits-all support strategy would fail to address widely differing needs in the community, including those who find it unsettling to gather again in groups of up to 10, those with social anxiety, the elderly and vulnerable at risk, and those with a history of anxiety or depressive disorders.

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