Overview

• The second Bavarian psychiatric report reveals that 26% of the state's population, including over 300,000 children and adolescents, have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
• Mental health conditions cost Bavaria an estimated €9 billion annually in direct expenses, with indirect costs from lost productivity far exceeding this figure.
• Regional disparities and a critical shortage of mental health professionals have led to months-long wait times for therapy and inadequate care for non-urgent cases.
• Depression, anxiety, and substance-related disorders are among the most common diagnoses, with social factors like poverty, unemployment, and crises such as the pandemic exacerbating mental health issues.
• The report underscores the urgent need for improved prevention, better integration of care systems, and expanded treatment capacity to address the growing demand.