Got Prozac??? The 10 Most Depressing States In America
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August 22, 2011
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While some states are known for their cheery residents with smiling faces and a pleasant demeanor, other states are full of pessimists, sob stories and downright Debbie Downers.
Are you in one of them???
Health.com has compiled a list of the most depressing states in the country using data from federal health agencies to identify 10 states with the highest rates of depression, psychological distress and other indicators of poor mental health.
Did your state make the list?
Check out the 10 most depressing states in America below.
Arkansas
Indiana
Kentucky
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Nevada
Oklahoma
Tennessee
West Virginia
Health.com reports that a 2000 study found that while nearly 1 in 3 residents living in rural areas had “a high level” of depression symptoms, almost half had never been treated.
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