While recent events don’t point to an improvement in the mental health of the American people, we can take heart that the good folks in Nevada are on the upswing.
In fact, a recent survey showed that of all 50 states in the union, only Nevada showed a decline in their suicide rates. And that’s cause for celebration!
To what can we attribute this positive development amidst the collective angst being experienced in the U.S.? Could it be the easy access to casinos? The legalized prostitution? Well, sure! But there’s more! The SuperOptimist has done some informal research, and among the advantages to bringing your personality disorder and bipolar tendencies to Nevada are the following:
- No state income tax.
- 300 sunny days a year.
- Short winters.
- Beautiful scenery.
- World class skiing.
- Las Vegas Aviators minor league baseball.
- Cheap flights in and out.
- Legal marijuana.
- Good star-gazing.
- Second highest percentage of UFO sightings in country.
- No fault divorce laws.
- Burning Man nearby.
- Snickers bars made here.
Feeling better now? Just remember, if you do move here, you need to pronounce the name of the state correctly. It’s Nev–AD–uh, not Nev-AH-duh.
See you there!
*One thing to be aware of: Schools rank dead last in the nation. So don’t come to Nevada looking to raise your IQ or hoping your children will become Rhodes Scholars. On the plus side, if you’re a good teacher you can really make a difference here!