Author: Matti Coffey
Major Program: Blue To You
According to the American Psychological Association, Major Depressive Disorder is the leading cause of disability for ages 15-44 in the United States. It effects 14.8 million Americans with the average onset age of 32 years old. Specifically to Whitley County, the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System shows Whitley Countians reported having 5 days out of 30 of poor mental health, which is higher than the state average of 4 days. Because of these staggering statistics, the Whitley County