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Mental health in Brazil

Statistics report on mental health in Brazil

This report provides key information on the mental health sector in Brazil. It contains a global overview on mental health, prevalence of the different conditions in the South American country, and figures on mental health personnel. It also presents data on prevention and treatment, and statistics on public perception in relation to the topic.

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Global overview

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  • Premium Statistic Leading health problems worldwide 2025
  • Premium Statistic Government mental health expenditure per capita worldwide in 2024, by region
  • Premium Statistic Global mental health workforce rate per 100,000 population by type 2024
  • Basic Statistic Mental health workforce density by world region 2024
  • Premium Statistic Share of mental health programs worldwide by main type 2020

Prevalence and awareness

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  • Premium Statistic Share of people with mental disorders in Brazil 2010-2021
  • Premium Statistic Prevalence of mental disorders in Brazil 2021, by category
  • Premium Statistic DALYs due to mental health disorders in Brazil 2019, by type of condition
  • Premium Statistic People experiencing anxiety and emotional distress during COVID-19 in Brazil 2022
  • Premium Statistic COVID-19: most affected groups by mental health conditions in Brazil 2021

Physicians

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  • Premium Statistic Number of doctors registered in Brazil 2010-2024
  • Premium Statistic Share of doctors in Brazil 2020, by institution type
  • Premium Statistic Physicians in Brazil 2024, by specialty
  • Premium Statistic Medical psychiatrists registered in Brazil 2013-2024
  • Premium Statistic Licensed psychiatrists in Brazil 2024, by region

Prevention and treatment

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  • Premium Statistic Hospital admissions due to mental health conditions in Brazil 2014-2024
  • Premium Statistic Hospital admissions due to mental health conditions in Brazil 2024, by cause

Public perception

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  • Premium Statistic Helpful approaches against anxiety or depression in Latin America 2020
  • Premium Statistic Biggest health care concerns in Brazil 2025
  • Premium Statistic Perceptions on the health care system in Brazil 2025
  • Premium Statistic Public opinion on mental health care in Brazil 2024
  • Premium Statistic Means to tackle mental health concerns in Brazil 2022
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