Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 – Round 3: 46% of LGBTQIA2S+ people have experienced deteriorating mental health during the third wave of the pandemic.. 2021

June 1 marks the start of Pride Month across our province and is a chance to recognize and celebrate the challenges and achievements of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. It is also a time to acknowled ge the mental health struggles that many in the community have faced both historically and during the COVID-19 pandemic due to discrimination and barriers to supports. According to the recent data released from the Canadian Mental Health Association and the University of British Columbia study on the Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 – Round 3: 46% of LGBTQIA2S+ people have experienced deteriorating mental health during the third wave of the pandemic..