Louisiana Ranks 6th in the U.S. for Depression and Anxiety, Data Shows
Residents in Louisiana are on the struggle bus. The Bayou State ranks 6th in the nation for the number of residents that suffer from depression or anxiety.
The data presented by Nova Kratom shows more than 26% of the population in Louisiana is dealing with these problems.
What States Are in the Top 10 for Depression
West Virginia, Alaska and Mississippi rank as the top three, at 27.23%, 27.13% and 27.12% respectively.
Oklahoma is #4 with Kentucky at #5.
Louisiana checks in at 6th.
Utah and Oregon are 7th and 8th.
Arkansas ranks ninth with 25.53% of population showing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
New Mexico ranks 10th.
A spokesperson for Nova Kratom commented on the findings: "What is particularly striking is that this is not confined to one region or one type of state. From the rural South to the Pacific Northwest to Alaska, roughly one in four adults are reporting these symptoms."
What Are the Top 5 Signs of Depression?
The Mayo Clinic lists these changes as signs that you are suffering from depression:
- Persistent low mood: Feeling sad, anxious, hopeless, or empty most of the day.
- Loss of interest: Stopping hobbies, sports, or social events you once enjoyed.
- Severe fatigue: Lacking energy so that simple, everyday tasks feel exhausting.
- Sleep disruptions: Experiencing insomnia, waking too early, or sleeping much more than usual.
- Guilt or worthlessness: Blaming yourself excessively or feeling helpless and unimportant.
If you think you might be suffering from depression or anxiety, you should talk about the symptoms with your doctor.
