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December 11, 2007
 Ranking America's Mental Health: An Analysis of Depression Across the
States
The researchers reviewed 2004-2005 data on
depression and suicide rates in each state and then reviewed state
factors. The analysis revealed that Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, and New
Jersey were in the top ten ranking in terms of both relative depression
status and suicide rates. Idaho, Nevada, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming
were in the bottom ten ranking in terms of relative depression status and
suicide rates.
After reporting on depression status and suicide rates, the association
between depression prevalence and suicide rates and several state
characteristics was examined. Five types of state characteristics were
analyzed state mental health policies, mental health treatment
resources, the prevalence of barriers to access, use of mental health
therapies, and socioeconomic characteristics. Those factors that were
significantly associated with depression status and suicide are
highlighted in this report.
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