COVID-19 Coping: a Barometer on Saskatchewan Mental Health
(Issue 53)
[May 21, 2021] Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have been tracking how Saskatchewan residents have been holding up. Here’s how people say they are feeling for the week of May 17, 2021.
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Good news this week! Self-reported mental health remains high and stress levels drop dramatically. In fact, stress levels haven't been this low since last September.
Optimism remains high, with more than half believing things will get better in the coming weeks. Those vaccinated are much more likely to hold this belief.
Opinions of COVID-19 vaccination rollout are increasingly optimistic, particularly in Saskatchewan.
Among those who have received a vaccine, growing proportions say they feel safer, their lives are getting back to normal, and their chances of getting COVID-19 are low.
One quarter of residents are planning on travelling to other provinces this summer, while virtually none are thinking about travelling out of the country.
Comfort participating in a range of activities has increased notably since last measured in December. Changes are most considerable for visiting friends, playing sports with others, going to a movie theatre and going to a restaurant.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, 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.