West Virginia
Mental Health
Summary of Results.
West Virginia’s progress with Mental Health has been mixed.
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Fatal OverdosesSpecific Measure
Deaths per 100,000 Population From Drug Overdoses (Age-Adjusted Rate)
(Source: Centers for Disease Control).State RankState vs. US trend51West Virginia State Trend Worsening
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Adult DepressionSpecific Measure
Percentage of adults over age 18 who reported experiencing a Major Depressive Episode (MDE) in the past year
(Source: Authors' analysis of National Survey on Drug Use and Health data).State RankState vs. US trend51West Virginia State Trend Worsening
Break in trend comparability starting in 2021-22 data year."Data is provided as pooled two-year estimates. The trend graph displays the measure as a single-year estimate, taking the second year of the pooled estimate and reporting no data in the first year.
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Suicide RateSpecific Measure
Suicide rate per 100,000 people, age-adjusted
(Source: Centers for Disease Control).State RankState vs. US trend37West Virginia State Trend Stable
Measures in green indicate an improving state trend or that this state ranks in the top third of states in the country.
Measures in red indicate a declining state trend or that this state ranks in the bottom third of states in the country.
Measures in yellow indicate stable trends or that this state ranks in the middle third of states in the country.