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Mental Health

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Violence, in all its forms can have profound impacts on the mental health of individuals, families and communities, and these impacts can cycle across generations. Creating a mentally healthier and safer society requires greater understanding of the multifaceted impact of violence and the support systems that can help survivors of violence to heal and thrive.

Steele, B., Shastri, P., Moses, C., Tremblay, E., Arcenal, M., O’Campo, P., Mason, R., Du Mont, J., Hujbregts, M., Sim, A., & Yakubovich, A. R. (2024). The mental health of staff at violence against women organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from a mixed-methods study of service providers in Canada’s largest city. Canadian Journal of Public Health. https://doi.org/10.17269/s41997-024-00904-7
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