Compared to all the surrounding countries, Sweden had more deaths and did not do better when it comes to mental health and economy. It did better than western

Compared to all the surrounding countries, Sweden had more deaths and did not do better when it comes to mental health and economy. It did better than western Europe, but that's not because of the policy, it is because Sweden is Sweden and not Italy or Spain or France. First is population density, much lower, and the countries are less connected. And there is the population. The Swedish government and their people have a more trusting relationship than in many other countries, so, more recommendations than obligations. Scandinavian countries also have the highest level of content in the world (they are the "happiest" countries), which is likely to have a positive effect on mental health in the face of hardships. They are also not people who are know for hanging our in large groups and hugging strangers. Scandinavia has advantages over the rest of Europe when it comes to dealing with the pandemic, and it shows. But out of all these countries, the one that did worst is Sweden, the country of no lockdowns.