According to sociologist Daniel Prokop, the Czech Republic is experiencing a relatively stable economy; however, the mental state of its population is deteriorating. In an interview, he noted that while the economic conditions have improved compared to 2022 and 2023, returning to pre-crisis levels, the mental health of citizens is at a lower point than in 2021. Prokop reports that around 18% of the population is showing symptoms of depression and anxiety, comparable to the pandemic period, highlighting that economic stress from recent years is unlikely to dissipate quickly.

Prokop emphasizes the lasting effects of the economic anxiety that many have experienced over the past two years, which includes increased workloads and rent instability. He argues that such stress does not simply vanish in a matter of months, as individuals need time to adapt and recover from prolonged financial pressures. This ongoing struggle is creating a mental health crisis, which poses serious implications for the well-being of the Czech populace.

Additionally, Prokop points to structural weaknesses within the Czech economy, emphasizing the issue of wealth inequality despite relatively small income disparities in the nation. He reveals that a mere 1% of the population controls approximately 30% of the total wealth, ranking among the highest such figures in the world. This stark concentration of wealth not only speaks to economic injustice but also raises concerns about the long-term stability of the Czech economy and the mental health of its citizens.