People reported feeling more lonely (31 percent), stressed (29), anxious (29) and depressed (24) due to the epidemic.
There are clear indications that the COVID-19 epidemic had a negative impact on the mental health of the Dutch adult population. People reported feeling more lonely (31 percent), stressed (29), anxious (29) and depressed (24) due to the epidemic. The biggest negative impact was found among younger adults and women. A much smaller percentage of people (around 4.5 percent) reported a positive impact on their mental health. The impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on smoking, alcohol use and physical activity was less clear.