With the recent passing of the one-year mark since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the long-term effects have become more apparent. Not only has the virus taken over 2 million lives worldwide, it also has had a profoundly detrimental impact on the mental health of billions of people around the globe.
Research on Chinese citizens at the start of the pandemic found that symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress were common reactions to the pandemic. These effects were mirrored in other countries and increased over time.
