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Probably mental, given how pervasively it can affect all aspects of your life and how difficult it is to fix (to say nothing of the fact that society is still generally less sympathetic to mental health issues than physical ones). Mental health problems are generally less likely to kill you can physical ones, but they can have a greater impact on your life.

That said, this is very much a false dichotomy, and one that people have been far too willing to trot out as the pandemic drags on. It is very possible to follow Covid safety protocols without neglecting one's mental health. Going for walks is a good example: It's good for mental (and physical) health to get out of the house, but it's also not at all difficult to go for a walk without incurring a significant risk of contracting Covid (wear a mask when people are around, avoid crowded areas, maintain distance wherever possible...). You'll have to give up some things you like doing for safety's sake, such as going to bars, but it's not remotely impossible to take care of your mental health in spite of that by taking up new pastimes or modifying existing ones so you can do them safely (such as drinking with a small circle of friends instead of having large parties).

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