It is estimated that 1 in 6 people of working age will suffer from a mental illness. Further to this, one sixth of the population will suffer from poor mental health because of symptoms such as troubled sleep, excessive worry, and fatigue. Whilst someone may experience issues with their mental health, it does not mean that they have a mental illness, however, these symptoms certainly affect a person’s ability to function at work.

As we navigate our way through our sixth lockdown in Victoria, we have noted a decline in the mental health of our community. The uncertainty of lockdowns end has caused greater worry and fear of what impact this will all have.

Carer burnout refers to feeling overwhelmed as a result of caring for a loved one. Let's go through tips on how you can manage this.