U.S. adults' mental health: better or worse during COVID vs past ten years, 2021

Percentage of U.S. adults who reported their mental health worsened or improved during COVID-19 vs the last ten years as of March 2021*

CharacteristicWorseBetter
Last Year (During COVID-19) 63% 37%
Last 10 Years 46% 54%
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Release date

May 2021

Region

United States

Survey time period

August 2020 and March 2021

Number of respondents

1,000 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original questions:
S2Q1. Over the last 10 years, do you believe that your mental health has gotten better, worse, or stayed the same, excluding COVID-19?
S2Q2. During COVID-19, do you believe that your mental health has gotten better, worse, or stayed the same?

* The percentages are among U.S. adults whose mental health changed: "Americans Whose Mental Health Changed in the Last 10 Years=549" "Americans Whose Mental Health Changed in the Last Year=514"

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