5 fastest-growing mental health diagnoses

Mental health medical claims rose 83% from 2019 to 2023, according to a report from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. 

In the report, published May 15, the information and analytics firm examined deidentified claims data. Insurance claims for mental health diagnoses rose 11% from 2022 to 2023, according to the report. 

The analysis found claims related to ADHD are climbing among all age groups. Among adults 18-34, the number of patients with an ADHD diagnosis rose by 61% from 2019 to 2023, and claims rose by 101%. Among adults 45-64, the number of patients with ADHD rose by 45%, and claims were up by 70%. 

Among adults 65 and older, ADHD diagnoses were up 40%, and claims were up 60% from 2019 to 2023. 

Here are the four other fastest growing conditions among adults  from 2019 to 2023, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions:

1. Stress
   Patients: up 50%
   Claims: up 86% 
   
   
2. Developmental Disorders
   Patients: up 34%
   Claims: up 75% 
   
   
3. Anxiety
   Patients: up 34%
   Claims: up 72% 
   
   
4. Depression
   Patients: up 25%
   Claims: up 52% 

Read the full report here.