For Many, Enduring a Pandemic Put a Premium on Protecting Mental Health

Prior to the pandemic, there was a palpable societal shift taking place toward greater acknowledgement of mental health and personal wellness, driven in part by burnout and stress among younger generations. The unprecedented strain the pandemic placed on individuals and families sparked conversations around the importance of (and ways to) protect one’s mental health. In fact, half of the Informed Public (51%) says prioritizing mental health is more important now than it was prior to the pandemic.