Young adult mental health claims rise 80%

Original Article by Lynette Dicey | 29 August 2026

Young adult mental health claims have risen 80% in a decade, Discovery Health data shows, as earlier care-seeking reshapes demand.

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Young adult mental health claims have risen 80% in a decade, Discovery Health data shows, as earlier care-seeking reshapes demand.

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