Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Citation: Pan Y, Fan L, Goetz S (2026) Economic shocks, food insufficiency and mental health: Evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic. PLoS One 21(3): e0344745. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0344745 Editor: Jake Anders, University College London, UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND Received: February 25, 2025; Accepted: February 24, 2026; Published: March 12, 2026 Copyright: © 2026 Pan et al.