Victoria’s lockdown leaves parents ‘shattered’ over their children’s ‘suffering’

Melbourne GP Dr Stacey Harris says Victorian parents are left "shattered" and are at a loss as to what to do and who to go to as their kids are "suffering" amid the state's sixth lockdown. "We can't do anything apart from trying to help these dear poor kids," Dr Harris told Sky News host Peta Credlin. "I've got kids going on eating strikes because of this lockdown, kids saying they're going to jump out of windows to see their friends because their that desperate to see their friends. "This sixth lockdown is doing way more harm. "The harm of this and future lockdowns is explosive. "It is to do with mental health, other health – it doesn't just stop." If you or anyone you know needs help: Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service on 1800 512 348 Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 Lifeline on 13 11 14 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 Headspace on 1800 650 890 ReachOut at au.reachout.com Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN) on 1800 008 774