A woman wearing a face mask, reflecting on her experiences with COVID-19 and mental health, selects tomatoes from baskets filled with fresh produce in a grocery store.

Experiences with COVID-19 and mental health

The COVID-19 pandemic had both immediate and lingering impacts on our health. The immediate ones were all too obvious: millions died or became seriously ill. While some recovered quickly, others experienced persistent symptoms for months, if not years. | By Andrew Parkin & Justin Savoie

A person with dark hair tied back rests their chin on clasped hands, looking thoughtful or concerned—perhaps reflecting on the Mind and Body: Impact of the Pandemic on Physical and Mental Health—while sitting indoors near bright light. Pink and purple translucent rectangles overlay the left.

Mind and body

This report focuses on Canadians’ perceptions of their physical and mental health, and how these have changed during the pandemic. It also highlights implications for governments and employers as they begin to prepare for the post-pandemic recovery.

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