The forecast for mortality due to mental and behavioral disorders among men in the United States shows a progressive annual increase from 38.2 to 41.3 deaths per hundred thousand men from 2024 to 2028, a trend extending from an actual assessment in 2023. The year-on-year percentage increase begins at approximately 2.1% between 2024 and 2025, gradually steadying near 2% in the following years. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five years is estimated to be around 1.9%.
Future trends to watch for include the societal and healthcare response to this rising trend. Initiatives to reduce stigma around mental health and increasing access to mental health services could potentially impact future forecasts positively by mitigating the rise in mortality rates. Additionally, emerging technologies in mental health diagnostics and therapies might also play a vital role in influencing these trends.
