Louisiana, Nevada and Oregon have the Highest Average Rate of Anxiety and Depression During the Pandemic

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QuoteWizard®, a LendingTree company, released a report detailing anxiety and depression trends across U.S. states during the pandemic. The analysis, based on CDC data from April to December 2020, revealed a national average of 32.12% for anxiety and depression, marking a 6.3% increase. Louisiana, Nevada, and Oregon reported the highest rates, while North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin showed the lowest. The report also correlated high stress levels with unemployment rates across states.

Positive

• The report highlights significant awareness of mental health issues during the pandemic, which may lead to increased demand for mental health services.
• QuoteWizard's analysis provides valuable insights into state-level mental health trends, potentially guiding future interventions.

Negative

• The overall increase of 6.3% in anxiety and depression indicates a worsening mental health crisis, which could lead to increased healthcare costs.
• High rates of anxiety and depression in states like Louisiana and Nevada may correlate with economic challenges, affecting overall market sentiment.

SEATTLE, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- QuoteWizard®, a LendingTree company, and one of the nation's leading online insurance marketplaces released a report analyzing which states are experiencing the most anxiety or depression during the pandemic.

The prevalence of mental illness has a significant impact on the population. Although there have been major improvements in addressing the mental health crisis in America, our nation faces yet another wave of mental health hurdles. QuoteWizard's team evaluated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mental health data on each state's frequency of anxiety or depression from April to December 2020.

Visit the full report here: https://quotewizard.com/news/posts/states-experiencing-anxiety-or-depression-during-pandemic

Key Findings:

• The United States' average rate of depression or anxiety since the start of COVID-19 is 32.12%.
• From April 2020 to December 2020, the U.S. saw a 6.3% increase in anxiety and depression.
• Louisiana, Nevada and Oregon all have seen the highest average rates of anxiety and depression since April of 2020.
• North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin all have seen the lowest rates of anxiety and depression during the pandemic.
• States that experienced high levels of stress also saw the highest levels of unemployment.
• Since April 2020, Wyoming, Montana and New Mexico experienced the highest rate increases of anxiety or depression.

 

Rank	State	Average Rate	Change Since April 2020
1	Louisiana	36.9%	24.3%
2	Nevada	36.1%	39.8%
3	Oregon	35.1%	34.3%
4	Mississippi	35.0%	38.0%
5	New Mexico	34.5%	39.9%
6	Texas	34.2%	28.3%
7	California	34.2%	17.6%
8	Florida	33.8%	12.7%
9	Arkansas	33.7%	9.5%
10	Oklahoma	33.6%	39.6%
11	Kentucky	33.2%	31.6%
12	Arizona	33.2%	11.8%
13	West Virginia	33.0%	34.7%
14	Georgia	32.5%	11.2%
15	Illinois	32.1%	21.8%
16	Indiana	32.1%	16.9%
17	Washington	32.0%	25.7%
18	Alabama	31.9%	36.3%
19	New Jersey	31.7%	13.6%
20	Tennessee	31.7%	21.1%
21	Colorado	31.6%	20.5%
22	New York	31.3%	-8.2%
23	Ohio	31.1%	28.5%
24	Missouri	31.0%	17.0%
25	Connecticut	31.0%	6.9%
26	Pennsylvania	30.9%	21.8%
27	Alaska	30.9%	35.6%
28	South Carolina	30.4%	5.1%
29	Utah	30.4%	31.9%
30	Rhode Island	30.2%	22.9%
31	Kansas	30.1%	18.9%
32	Michigan	30.0%	4.0%
33	Virginia	29.9%	19.0%
34	North Carolina	29.9%	16.8%
35	Maryland	29.8%	21.7%
36	Vermont	29.6%	25.7%
37	Hawaii	29.4%	19.8%
38	Maine	29.4%	12.9%
39	Massachusetts	29.4%	-5.8%
40	New Hampshire	29.1%	22.8%
41	Idaho	29.0%	31.2%
42	Delaware	28.7%	27.6%
43	Montana	28.5%	48.7%
44	Wyoming	27.9%	53.8%
45	Iowa	27.8%	36.2%
46	Nebraska	27.1%	39.6%
47	Minnesota	26.8%	21.8%
48	Wisconsin	26.4%	14.6%
49	South Dakota	26.4%	23.0%
50	North Dakota	26.0%	24.9%
--	United States	32.1%	6.3%

 

Methodology

QuoteWizard evaluated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mental health data on each state's frequency of anxiety or depression from April to December 2020. We ranked states with a higher average rate of adults with diagnoses of generalized anxiety disorder or major depression, according to the CDC, closer to 1. States that ranked closer to 50 experienced the lowest average rates of anxiety or depression. Additionally, the rate change of anxiety or depression is associated with each state over the same time period.

About QuoteWizard QuoteWizard (quotewizard.com) is an insurance comparison marketplace for consumers looking to save on insurance. QuoteWizard provides consumers with direct access to thousands of qualified agents in all 50 states, as well as major carriers, who offer personalized quotes and the opportunity to save up to 40% on auto, home, health, and life insurance. Agents and carriers, in turn, benefit from millions of highly qualified leads, calls, and traffic to their site. Based in Seattle, QuoteWizard was founded in 2006.

For more information, go to quotewizard.com, like our Facebook page and/or follow us on Twitter @quotewizard.

About LendingTree LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) is the nation's leading online marketplace that connects consumers with the choices they need to be confident in their financial decisions. LendingTree empowers consumers to shop for financial services the same way they would shop for airline tickets or hotel stays, comparing multiple offers from a nationwide network of over 500 partners in one simple search, and can choose the option that best fits their financial needs. Services include mortgage loans, mortgage refinances, auto loans, personal loans, business loans, student refinances, credit cards and more. Through the My LendingTree platform, consumers receive free credit scores, credit monitoring, and recommendations to improve credit health. My LendingTree proactively compares consumers' credit accounts against offers on our network and notifies consumers when there is an opportunity to save money. In short, LendingTree's purpose is to help simplify financial decisions for life's meaningful moments through choice, education and support. LendingTree, LLC is a subsidiary of LendingTree, Inc.

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FAQ

What were the key findings of QuoteWizard's mental health report for January 2021?

The report indicated an average anxiety and depression rate of 32.12% in the U.S. from April to December 2020, with Louisiana having the highest rate at 36.9%.

How did anxiety and depression rates change in the U.S. from April to December 2020?

There was a reported increase of 6.3% in anxiety and depression rates during this period.

Which states experienced the highest levels of anxiety and depression during the pandemic?

Louisiana, Nevada, and Oregon reported the highest average rates of anxiety and depression.

What was the lowest state for anxiety and depression rates according to the report?

North Dakota had the lowest rate at 26.0%.

How does mental health correlate with unemployment according to the report?

The report found a correlation between high levels of stress and the highest unemployment rates in various states.