25 States that have the Highest Rates of Depression in America

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12. Rhode Island

Percentage of population suffering from mental illness: 21.32

Rhode Island does not have an average population which is quite well off, and money problems seem to be a major contributor to the depression rates, in addition to a high death rate from drugs.

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11. Alabama

Percentage of population suffering from mental illness: 21.39

Alabama sees a high number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases as compared to the national average, which may explain why it also sees high depression rates as compared to the national average.

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