[PeppyGPhiB]

I have to wonder if the survey took into account that Portland (well, Oregon) has physician-assisted suicide, which I imagine would increase the count of suicides if for only some deaths would be reclassified from what they would otherwise be.

People in Portland and Seattle probably take more anti-depressants just due to the number of cloudy days we have. If you grow up in it (like me), it probably doesn't even bother you. But for many people who move to the PacNW (and we have LOTS of those up here in this corner), it's hard to adjust to and they get Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Those people either take Vitamin D supplements, get a special light, or take anti-depressants in the winter. Our summers are beautiful and I definitely notice a positive change in mood!

Portland is a cute city. Very walkable and bikeable. And some great shopping, with no sales tax too! But the driving down there sucks!