COVID-19 Coping: a Barometer on Saskatchewan Mental Health
(Issue 45)
[March 26, 2021] As we enter the second year of our weekly barometer, here is how people are feeling for the week of March 22, 2021.
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With the COVID-19 variant prevalence in Regina, we see many changes in trended metrics this week. Perspectives of Regina residents also differ greatly from other parts of the province.
Self-reported mental health softens, and stress levels rise again. Mental health is much lower among Regina residents.
Optimism for the weeks ahead changes sharply, with one third feeling things are going to get worse. Outlook is notably weaker in Regina, with one half anticipating things will get worse.
Concern over the new variants is high.
Opinions of COVID-19 vaccination rollout continue to improve.
Far fewer believe public health measures should be loosened this week and three in ten feel they should be tightened, returning to levels last seen in early February. Twice as many Regina residents believe measures should be tightened further, compared to Saskatoon.
Two in ten have either been vaccinated, have an appointment booked, or plan to stop by the Regina drive-thru, up from 15% last week.
Since March 2020, we started sharing a few brief insights from our online community, SaskWatch Research®. As we monitor and trend the results by week, we will share the information with you as we get it.
Let us know if you have any questions for Saskatchewan residents about COVID-19.