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A psychologist says that defense forces personnel are likely struggling with the mental strain of working in isolation facilities, for the same reasons as healthcare workers.
A psychologist said medical professionals have spoken to him about the stresses of possible transmission of the virus to family members.
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Yesterday, RNZ reported that around 10 percent of the nearly 2,000 defense force personnel surveyed by the military after working in managed isolation and quarantine facilities, required a monitoring by a psychologist.
Psychologist Corina Grennell said medical professionals have spoken to her about the stress of possible transmission of the virus to family members, and she believes this would also be a concern for members of the defense force working at the facility.
He said being hypervigilant, having to be on high alert all the time, is incredibly exhausting.
Grennell said being away from friends and family for long periods can also be stressful.
The Defense Force survey showed that of 1718 staff members currently working or working in Managed Isolation and Quarantine Facilities, 246 of them said they had seen something that required a check with the Defense Forces psychology team, and 22 others requested the help of a psychologist. .
