Mental health after the pandemic

By monitoring the population between 2021 and 2023, a new new epidemiological analysis has been published by the Specchio-COVID19 research teams in the scientific journal Journal of Affective Disorders.

This study shows that depressive and anxiety symptoms declined during one of the pandemic waves, from February to May 2021. It also shows that many high-risk groups experienced lower levels of mental health during the study period: in particular, economically and socially disadvantaged people, people with chronic illnesses and those living alone. Women and young people experienced a more rapid improvement in their mental health during this pandemic wave.

Although there was a greater need for support during the COVID-19 restrictions, overall, mental health improved relatively quickly after the relaxation of health measures. Nevertheless, the persistence of disparities in mental health highlights the need for greater attention from public authorities and healthcare professionals to support the most vulnerable groups beyond the pandemic.

Access the publication on the Research page.