- A new study reports that people who received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine had improved mental health.
- However, those who had yet not received it felt even more mental distress.
- Experts say the vaccines provided people with hope for an end to the pandemic.
- They also counteracted feelings of powerlessness against the disease.
When you received your first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, did you feel a sense of relief? A new study published in the journal
Survey participants reported feeling less depression and anxiety after receiving their initial dose of a vaccine.
However, those who had not yet received their first dose actually reported feeling even more mental distress.
Source: healthline