Pandemic on the mind: 44% of Malaysians say mental wellness affected


PETALING JAYA: The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on people's mental health with 44% of Malaysians saying that their mental wellness has been affected since the pandemic began, according to a global survey conducted by Ipsos.

The survey found that 37% of respondents were feeling down some of the time, while 7% were feeling down all the time.

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Mental Health , Covid-19 , Ipsos , Wellbeing , Depression

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