The trend of hospital discharges for schizophrenia, schizotypal, and delusional disorders in Mexico has shown significant fluctuation over the years. After reaching a high of 10,000 cases in 2013, the numbers displayed a generally downward trend, with a notable sharp decline in 2020 likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching a low of 5,690 cases. The following years saw a recovery, with 2023 seeing 9,140 cases. Over the last two years, there was an average annual increase of 6.17%. However, since the 2022 surge, there's been a forecasted average annual decline of 1.33% until 2028, equating to a total decrease of 6.46%.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of healthcare policy changes, advancements in psychiatric treatment, and societal attitudes towards mental health. Monitoring these factors will be key to understanding and potentially mitigating the forecasted decline in hospital discharges for these disorders.
