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COVID-19 impacted Saskatchewan particularly hard as it has a higher prevalence of alcohol consumption than the national average. Our study investigated the prevalence and associated factors of co-occurrence of poor mental health and alcohol consumption (also referred to as dual experience) among Saskatchewan adults.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Cross-sectional data of 1034 eligible adults collected between July and November 2022, were analysed. Dual experience was defined as mild to severe symptoms of depression (Patient Health Questionaire-9) and\/or anxiety (Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7) AND increased alcohol consumption during the later stage of COVID-19 pandemic. 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Dual experiences were less likely among participants from racialised groups, and more likely among those with household food insecurity, as well as concerns over alcohol consumption.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Our analysis suggests that Saskatchewan adults are still experiencing poor mental health due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a large proportion of people continue to consume alcohol at a higher rate than before the pandemic. 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