Stress, isolation, feelings of failure: Rising costs are taking a toll on mental health this holiday season
The rising cost of living goes hand-in-hand with rising anxiety for British Columbians who say they are struggling to make ends meet.
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The rising cost of living goes hand-in-hand with rising anxiety for British Columbians who say they are struggling to make ends meet.