Here are the best and worst US states for mental health, as revealed in a new report
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A new study from Soliant Health revealed the best and worst U.S. states or mental health in 2023. Fox News Digital breaks down the findings and shares input from a doctor.
Drawing from national registries and agency data, the report weighed numerous factors that impact people's mental health status across all 50 states. Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital.
These included the frequency of "bad mental health days," access to mental health providers, the suicide rate between the ages of 15 and 24, the unemployment rate, the violent crime rate, the disconnected youth rate, access to exercise opportunities and air pollution, the published report stated.
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