Woman with a drink Among millennials, rates of major depression, alcohol use disorder, tobacco use disorder, substance use disorder and ADHD rose again from 2017 to 2018.

Millennial health continues to decline, driven largely by six behavioral health conditions, according to a new report from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Notable increases over the past year include a 12% increase in major depression, a 7% increase in alcohol use disorder and a 5% increase in tobacco use disorder and substance use disorder.

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