The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on the lives of Canadians since March 2020. Restrictions have been put into effect by health authorities throughout the pandemic to help limit the spread of the virus, with increased restrictions implemented during time periods where COVID-19 cases have surged. Public health recommendations to limit the spread of the virus, such as limiting social contacts to varying degrees and restricting non-essential travel, as well as job uncertainty and fear of the virus itself have impacted Canadians both socially and economically. As the pandemic continues to evolve, new results show that the self-rated mental health (SRMH) decreased between fall 2020 and early 2022.
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