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Families in lockdown continue to experience increased tension

Families still in lockdown are continuing to experience heightened tensions, according to Gidget Foundation Australia program clinician Amelia Walker. This comes as research revealed 33 per cent of parents in a second lockdown are experiencing increased tension and disconnection with their children. “Of course it’s been such a challenging time for people and continues to be so for some families in lockdown,” Ms Walker told Sky News Australia. “Understandably, the biggest impact probably on mental health would be instability and … unpredictability from these past few months." She said prior to COVID, around five per cent of Australians described having either severe or moderate symptoms of depression. “But that’s increased fivefold just since April last year, so we can only imagine the impact that’s having on families, and the symptoms of those conditions can be really impactful, causing occasional tensions and disconnection in families," she said. If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800