When do parents report their child's administrative ADHD diagnosis? A utilisation-based analysis from the consortium project INTEGRATE-ADHD.

Background: This article examines discrepancies in the frequency of diagnoses of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents in Germany using information on health care utilisation from both administrative and parent-reported survey data linked at person level.

Methods: 5,461 parents of 0- to 17-year-olds insured with DAK-Gesundheit in 2020 and being registered with a confirmed administrative ADHD diagnosis (ICD-10 F90.0-9) in at least one quarter in 2020 (M1Q criterion) were surveyed online on their child's ADHD diagnosis, utilisation of specialist care and therapeutic service providers.

[INTEGRATE-ADHD: Comparison and Integration of Administrative and Epidemiological ADHD Diagnosis Data through Clinical Assessment - Presentation of the Project].

As one of the most frequently diagnosed mental disorders in children and adolescents with sometimes serious individual, family and social consequences, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highly relevant to society and health policy. In Germany, data from statutory health insurance companies has reported increasing ADHD diagnosis prevalence rates over years, while epidemiological data has shown constant and recently even decreasing prevalence rates. The clinical validity of diagnoses from either data sources is unknown.

Trends in the Diagnostic Prevalence of Mental Disorders, 2012-2022—Using Nationwide Outpatient Claims Data for Mental Health Surveillance.

Background: Evaluations by the statutory health insurance carriers in Germany have revealed a rising prevalence of diagnoses of mental disorders, at varying levels and to varying extents. For mental health surveillance purposes, we analyzed prevalence trends across health insurance carriers, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and stratified by diagnosis group, sex and age.

Methods: Nationwide outpatient claims data of all statutorily insured individuals for the years 2012-2022 (Nmin = 68.

[A Continuous Literature Review for Mental Health Surveillance during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Germany - Method, Selected Results and Lessons Learned].

In order to provide an up-to-date overview on changes in population's mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, a continuous literature review was conducted. Building on a rapid review, systematic and hand searches were conducted monthly until December 31, 2022. Studies were assessed for observation periods, risk of bias and outcomes.