The proportion of adults in the UK who feel that life will return to normal in six months or less dipped to 17% in January from 24%, a survey by the Office for National Statistics shows.

“The pandemic is taking its toll on people’s mental health, with feelings of life satisfaction, happiness and feeling that things are worthwhile dropping with the early 2021 lockdown,” the ONS’ statement read. Of those surveyed, 29% feel it will take more than a year for life to go back to normal.