Health
Mental Health of Brazilians Ranks Last on American Continent
Brazil reports the highest disability rates from depression and anxiety in the Americas, signaling a severe mental health crisis.
Recent data show that Brazil has the highest rates of disability caused by depression (9.3 percent) and anxiety (7.5 percent) in the American continent, according to a study by the Pan American Health Organization. The report, published in March 2026, indicates that current public health investments are insufficient to address the burden of mental disorders, highlighting a growing public health concern that requires urgent policy and resource attention.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Brazil
- Date added
- 2026-03-25 21:20 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-25 21:20 UTC
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