Visits to psychiatrists are on the rise and antidepressant use is also increasing, especially among young people

More and more people are finding their way to professional psychological care. This was evident from a report by the Independent Health Insurance Funds on Wednesday. Between 2019 and 2023, the number of visits to the psychiatrist increased by 6 percent. Among the 2.3 million members of the Independent Health Insurance Funds, there has been an increase of 8 percent in antidepressant users since 2019. The increase is particularly striking among young people.

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