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Survey surprise - some are happier after COVID than before

Post-COVID, young people in Vietnam are taking better care of their mental health

Post-COVID, young people in Vietnam are taking better care of their mental health Source: Getty / SunnyVMD/Getty Images/iStockphoto

We're used to medical experts telling us how badly the Coronavirus pandemic affected our mental health. And for many - who became ill themselves, who lost a loved one, or who are now financially worse off - that is true. But a new survey reveals that one in three feel better now, than they did before the pandemic.


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By Stephanie Hegarty

Presented by Allan Lee

Source: SBS News



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We're used to medical experts telling us how badly the Coronavirus pandemic affected our mental health. And for many - who became ill themselves, who lost a loved one, or who are now financially worse off - that is true. But a new survey reveals that one in three feel better now, than they did before the pandemic.



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