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Behavioral Health Prevalence Up 50% & Claims Drop By 8%

The number of individuals with behavioral health needs in 2020 and 2021 was about 50% higher compared to 2019, before the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) public health emergency. Total claims for behavioral health services decreased by 8% in 2020 compared to 2019.

Three times more people reported symptoms of anxiety or depression as of May 2021 than before the COVID-19 public health emergency. As of September 2020, 2.8 times more people reported suicidal ideation than before the public health emergency. Drug overdose …

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