Impact of COVID-19 on mental health less than expected in 1st year of pandemic, new study finds

There is no question the pandemic has been tough. The world was forced to find a new normal, with some people saying it's taken a toll on their mental health.

But a new study has found that COVID-19 had a limited impact on global mental health in the first year of the pandemic.

Canadian researchers reviewed 137 studies from around the world that measured people’s overall mental health, as well as depression and anxiety levels, before the pandemic and then again in 2020.

They were surprised to find a minimal overall change at a population level.

But as Katherine Ward reports, the research suggests there are some groups who struggled more than others.

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[henryb]

Did you survey those who died of suicide?

[owenshikingandadventures]

I seriously doubt this. Doesn't match the temperature of society at ground level at all, regarding crime, social disruption, wage gaps etc. I was just told today during first aid training "Canadian's went from 1/5 having mental illness to 1/3 with mental illness after COVID"

[Theauthenticmindset]

You lied to the people and we will never forget.

[williamwood]

The disconnect from reality is pathetic Yes everything is fine says the news

[Pekoms_]

Canada's govt helped with this and caused harm to many Canadians and our msm has promoted it.

[soldandroad]

Never tested
Never jabbed
Never will be

I don't support Ukraine, I don't support Russia.

Most importantly, I don't support the TV.

[bobmatt]

How about reporting on excess deaths that have increased since the vaccine mandates

[chrislim]

Almost 3 years since the pandemic began this news piece honestly feels irresponsible. To say it wasn't as bad as we thought is frankly ridiculous.

[dimitar]

It wasn't that bad actually don't worry get comfortable with it, next time it will be a little different but trust us it's gonna be okay.

[jeffros]

I like when the guy says things can't be worse wow is he in for a big surprise

[carmenlajoie]

How China managed is very impressive, trained & hired 150k Nurses, 200k Doctor's. Implemented Universal Pharmacare, Poverty allieviation completed 10 yrs ago. CGTN The Point-Hub-Heat. Modernization plan in motion to subsidize more Education-Farming-Healthcare