IN OTHER NEWS – New research analyzing health data reveals that nearly a third of Georgia adults feel anxious or depressed.

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• Georgia ranks 14th for states with the largest proportion of adult residents with symptoms of anxiety or depression at 31.77%.
• Mississippi has been identified as the most anxious and depressed state for adults at 35.46%.
• Minnesota has the lowest percentage of the adult population experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression, with only 25.47%. 

New research has named the states where adults are feeling the most anxious and depressed, with Georgia revealed as one of the states that it is the biggest cause for concern.

The study, conducted by mushroom spore specialists SporesMD, analyzed government health data to identify where in America anxiety and depression are the most common in adults.

Both are types of mental disorders, with depression characterized by a low mood that negatively impacts your day-to-day life, while anxiety creates feelings of unease and worry.

According to the findings, Georgia ranks 14th among states where adults are struggling with the two disorders the most, with 31.77% of its adult population reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Mississippi adults are struggling with their mental health the most, with 35.46% of them experiencing the symptoms.

In second is Louisiana, with 34.98% of the state’s adult population feeling anxious or depressed. Oklahoma is third, with 34.54% of adult residents reporting symptoms.

States with the highest percentage of adult population with symptoms of anxiety or depression

At the other end of the scale, anxiety and depression are of least concern among adults in Minnesota, with only 25.47% of the adult population experiencing these disorders.

Vermont is the state with the second lowest percentage of adult residents feeling anxious or depressed at 26.19%. Following very closely in third is Hawaii at 26.24%.

States with the lowest percentage of adult population with symptoms of anxiety or depression

Commenting on the findings, Anthony Bautista, CEO of SporesMD, said:

“As more and more people, particularly young adults, wrestle with anxiety and depression as the mental health crisis continues, it’s crucial that Americans are equipped with the right support and information for dealing with the negative feelings.

“Making healthy lifestyle changes such as exercising more regularly, eating nutritious meals and ensuring you are getting enough sleep can go a long way in boosting your mental health.

“Some people also choose to try alternative coping strategies such as microdosing mushrooms, as evidence suggests it can have a positive impact on your state of mind.

“The experience can introduce you to a fresh, more positive outlook on a current situation that you may be struggling to process, as it can open your mind to a new way of thinking.

“It can be particularly useful to write down how you are feeling on the days that follow to help reaffirm this new perspective.”