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Utah

West Virginia and Kentucky

Rhode Island, Nevada, Oklahoma, Idaho, Missouri, Ohio and Wyoming

were just named the saddest in the country in a new report by Mental Health America.

South Dakota is home to some of America’s happiest people, followed by Hawaii, New Jersey, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Louisiana, Illinois, North Dakota and Texas

Happier states

had more psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers

more people had health insurance and received mental health care treatment.

"For many people, it's a matter of life and death,"

Diagnosing depression

If you have any of the following symptoms

it may be time to seek help

  • Persistent sad or anxious mood
  • Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
  • Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
  • Loss of interest in hobbies or activities
  • Fatigue or decreased energy
  • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
  • Insomnia or oversleeping
  • Changes in appetite or weight
  • Thoughts of death or suicide
  • Restlessness or irritability
  • Headaches or chronic pain