Host: Sherice Alishaw

During this global pandemic, stress levels in our communities has risen. Many individuals in the community that are already struggling with their mental health are now having a hard time coping with the added stress and anxiety. 

On this episode of CKMS News, community member Kelly Maeve, who is diagnosed with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), discusses how the pandemic has affected her mental health.

Kelly also speaks about some of the strategies she has employed as the pandemic has progressed.

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This program is a part of the “Local Journalism Initiative” grant project and is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada, the Government of Canada, and the CKMS Newsroom.

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