The study investigates the public mental health cross-national during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Analysis of data collected from people across different countries shows that people are experiencing moderate stress level and demonstrates that stress level is affected by internal genetic factor and external conditions. Specifically, perceived stress is affected by personality traits and contextual settings namely residence location, personal finance situation, and usage of social media during the pandemic.
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