This map shows the percentage of adults in each state who meet the criteria for depression. I found this map very interesting for a couple reasons. One big reason in because I'm a psychology major at my university back home and I was to become a clinical mental health counselor and specialize in helping people who suffer with depression. I thought this map was interesting because I haven't seen a map like this that shows the percentage of adults who meet the criteria for being diagnosed with depression. I also found this map interesting because of which states have a high percentage. One would think places on the cost where it's sunny would have a lower percentage of depression but in fact it's the opposite. Hawaii is such a beautiful place with sun and ocean and I would think a lot of people there would be happy, but instead it falls into the second highest category. Alaska on the other hand is cold and dark mostly, but has one of the lowest percentages. I found this to be very surprising.
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