This study examined how exclusion influences wellbeing over time. Three waves of surveys were administered in Switzerland between 2019 and 2022. A total of 242 respondents completed all three survey waves. The general wellbeing of people enrolled in exclusion improved over time. Those who were excluded for the duration of the study had better wellbeing than those who were only excluded for a short time. People in the excluded group showed an improvement in mental health over time. Those in the short-term excluded group experienced moderate mental health problems overall. Those in the non-excluded group experienced mild mental health problems. Satisfaction with one’s financial situation improved among those in the excluded group over time. But the level of satisfaction was still lower than those in the non-excluded group.
