By james art 
Baton Rouge, La. (Louisiana First) -Luiziana is ranked as the second worst country in 2025 for mental health.
Soliant’s health researchers ranked all 50 US states in a study. He examines their mental and physical health, jobs and access to healthy food.
The report states that Louisiana has the fifth lowest level of physical activity. The state has the fourth highest average number of bad mental health days and the third highest percentage of limited access to healthy food. Louisiana ended with a score of 23.1 of 100.
The experts listed North Dakota as the best state for mental health, giving it an estimate of 82.
The worst condition, according to the report, is the Western Virginia with a score of 21.9.
“A distinguished finding from our analysis is the clear link between the divided youth percentage of the state and its presentation in key areas such as mental health and employment. Excluded young people – those who are not in school or work – dress more risks of mental health struggles, including vulnerability to violence, abuse of substances and emotional challenges, “said Soliant Lesley Slaughter Education Vice President. “They are also more likely to meet unemployment, poverty and long-term mental health problems later in life. This correlation emphasizes how critical school healthcare professionals are; They do not simply support the emotional well-being of the students, but they also lay the basis of the brighter future, helping today’s young people to grow into thriving, healthy adults. “
The 10th Mental Health Countries in 2025, according to Soliant
- West Virginia – 21.9
- Louisiana – 23.1
- Arkansas – 26.6
- Nevada – 26.7
- Mississippi – 31.5
- New Mexico – 31.9
- Kentucky – 34.8
- South Carolina – 38.5
- Oklahoma – 39.7
- Texas – 39.9