87% of Respondents Have"High" and "Very high" Level of Stress: Darnytsia Finds Out How Ukrainians Assess Their Mental Health

On the occasion of World Health Day, Darnytsia Pharmaceutical Company has discovered how Ukrainians assess their mental health, based on research by Gradus Research*.

Due to the full-scale war, the mental state of Ukrainians has changed. According to Gradus Research, everyone feels stress. 51% of respondents stated that the level of stress they experience is very high, 36% - high, 11% - medium, and only 2% - low.

As a result of stress, Ukrainians feel nervousness, irritability, poor concentration, a constant sense of tension, and mood swings. Interestingly, 53% feel anxious when thinking about their future, while 48% think about the future with hope.

Chronic stress changes the eating habits of Ukrainians. Thus, 49% of respondents admitted that they eat irregularly, 42% said they started consuming more unhealthy food, and 41% complained of a decreased appetite. All this negatively affects the health of Ukrainians.

To maintain mental health during the war, it is important to keep in touch with loved ones, limit news consumption and verify information sources, stick to a daily routine, engage in physical activity, practice relaxation techniques, seek professional help, and engage in hobbies and favorite activities.

*The research was conducted by Gradus Research using the method of self-filling questionnaires in the Gradus mobile application. The sample reflects the structure of the population of cities with over 50,000 inhabitants aged 18-60 by gender, age, city size, and region, except for temporarily occupied territories and territories where active hostilities are taking place. The fieldwork period: October 8, 2024; December 23-25, 2024. Sample size: 1000 respondents; 1100 respondents.