The number of Americans taking mental health prescription medication is up 6.4% in the last year, which means that 65 million people (1 in 5) are now prescribed medication to help them cope with stress, anxiety or depression, according to an online insurance marketplace.
Nationwide, 18 states have seen a 10-20% increase in the number of people taking prescription mental health medication in the last year, according to the research by QuoteWizard.
Colorado, West Virginia and Montana had the largest increases in people taking mental health medication, while Kentucky, New Jersey and Nebraska saw the largest decreases.
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