COVID-19 pandemic hit, according to a new poll.The survey on mental health, commissioned by Pacific Blue Cross and conducted by Insights West, found nearly half of B.C.
residents are reporting their mental health to be worse due to COVID-19.Only 57 per cent described their mental health as “excellent” or “very good,” compared to 81 per cent before the pandemic.That 57 per cent has remained the same since last year, despite news vaccines are on the way.Of the 815 people sampled, 62 per cent were experiencing more worry, while 60 per cent said they have more stress in their lives.
When it comes to anxiety and boredom, 59 per cent reported an increase.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Given the social.