Six Nations COVID study shows mental health issues widespread

By Lisa Iesse Writer SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND – Findings from Six Nations’ COVID CommUNITY study show widespread physical, mental, and emotional impacts on relationships, work life, and education from the pandemic since 2020. Initial findings from the study were presented Saturday morning (March 9) at Six Nations Community Hall and was also live streamed on Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC)’s facebook page. The video attracted 1.3 K views on SNEC’s facebook page as of March 11. The three-year community-based study included surveys, and interviews along with blood samples. Blood sample data was used to assess exposure to Covid-19, and levels of antibodies (to combat the virus) present in the blood of participants over time. Sara Smith, who is an epidemiologist from Six Nations, worked on the study with…

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