# Rising mental health service demand in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rising-mental-health-service-demand-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-10-10T04:32:21.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Mental health and addiction services in various Italian regions have experienced a rise in demand. In Parma, the integrated Department of Mental Health and Addictions recorded over 19,334 accesses in 2025, an increase of approximately 1,000 from the previous year. This period saw a 12.3% increase in pathological alcohol consumption and a rise in residential hospitalizations, including 70 units for minors at San Polo di Torrile. To address youth distress, a free 50-hour training program was launched for secondary school teachers to help identify psychological distress and behavioral addictions.

Regional data from Fermo and Tuscany further reflect these trends. In Fermo, psychiatric visits increased by 7.5% during the first eight months of 2026 compared to the previous year. In Tuscany, mental health departments treated over 261,000 people, with children and adolescents accounting for more than one-third of those cases. Reported issues in Tuscany include eating disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and learning or language difficulties. Tuscan Health Councilor Monia Monni emphasized a regional strategy focused on prevention, early interception, and the integration of healthcare with social services.

## Claims

- More than 261,000 people in Tuscany have undergone at least one visit at mental health departments. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Of the people receiving mental health services in Tuscany, 96,889 are children and adolescents. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Tuscan Health Councilor Monia Monni emphasized the need to strengthen prevention and early interception of mental health issues. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Ast di Fermo recorded 2,398 psychiatric visits during the first eight months of 2026. (single source)
- Psychiatric visits in Fermo increased by approximately 7.5% compared to the same period in 2025. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Italy mental health services see increased demand in Fermo and Tuscany

Italian health data shows rising mental health service usage, with Tuscany reporting over 261,000 patients, more than a third of whom are children and adolescents.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-mental-health-services-see-increased-demand-in-fermo-and-tuscany

### 2026-09-29: Mental health services in Parma see rising demand and youth cases

Mental health services in Parma report rising demand, with over 19,000 accesses in 2025. Meanwhile, new teacher training has launched in Italy to combat youth addiction and psychological distress.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mental-health-services-in-parma-see-rising-demand-and-youth-cases

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