After more than a year of declining mental health at the national level, there’s finally some good news – nearly 75% of vaccinated U.S. adults say that getting the vaccine has positively impacted their mental health, according to a new Walgreens survey.

 

The sentiment most shared among respondents is relief (64%), followed closely by thankfulness and optimism.

 

Survey results also suggest good news ahead for businesses, especially in the travel, hospitality and fitness industries.

 

Survey respondents shared that they are significantly more comfortable resuming the following activities once fully vaccinated:

• TRAVEL: comfort level more than doubled once fully vaccinated (from 32.7% to 67.6%)
• INDOOR GATHERING: comfort level nearly doubled once fully vaccinated (from 33.3% to 64.9%)
• GOING TO THE GYM: 83% increase in comfort level once fully vaccinated (from 30.1% to 55.1%)
• VISITING FRIENDS: 76.4% increase in comfort level once fully vaccinated (from 48.8% to 86.1%)
• DINING OUT: 75.5% increase in comfort level once fully vaccinated (from 42.5% to 74.4%)
• GOING TO WORK: 44.7% increase in comfort level once fully vaccinated (from 44.7% to 72.1%)