Brazil conducts mental health and disability inclusion campaigns

Setembro Amarelo mental health awareness suicide prevention Setembro Verde psychosocial risks

Brazil is observing various awareness campaigns throughout September, specifically Setembro Amarelo (Yellow September) for suicide prevention and Setembro Verde (Green September) for disability inclusion.

In the realm of mental health, there has been a significant surge in online searches for support, with interest in the Centro de Valorização da Vida (CVV) increasing by over 31,000%. Data indicates a rise in burnout-related leaves, prompting new labor regulations (NR-1) that require companies to manage psychosocial risks in the workplace. Local communities are responding with diverse initiatives, including mental health seminars for families, street walks, and specialized support for immigrant populations to address cultural barriers in care.

Simultaneously, the Setembro Verde campaign is driving discussions on accessibility in education and social inclusion. Efforts are being made to ensure that students with disabilities have more than just physical access, focusing on pedagogical support and assistive technologies. Various municipal and educational institutions are integrating these two themes to promote holistic well-being, emphasizing that mental health and physical accessibility are interconnected components of a healthy society.

Entities

Brasil · Brazil · CVV · Centro de Valorização da Vida · Cognita Group · Cognita Schools · Instituto Vita Alere · Manaíra · Ministry of Health · Ministry of Labor and Employment · Ministério da Saúde · Setembro Amarelo

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Absences due to burnout in Brazil increased by 823% over the last four years. revistaempreende.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Online searches for the Centro de Valorização da Vida (CVV) rose by 31.037% in the last 45 days. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Online interest in the term 'psychotherapy' increased by 1,600%. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The updated Regulatory Standard No. 1 (NR-1) now includes psychosocial risk factors in occupational risk management. revistaempreende.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Brazil recorded 16,747 suicides in 2024. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Manaíra Municipal Health Secretariat held a mental health and emotional care lecture for students. saobentoemfoco.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] In 2025, 7,595 temporary incapacity benefits were granted due to professional burnout. revistaempreende.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The national suicide rate in Brazil grew by 50.6% between 2010 and 2024. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The lecture covered mental health, suicide prevention, and the inclusion of people with disabilities. jornalenoticias.com.br · maranhaohoje.com.br · mauaagora.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The activity involved 40 adolescents. jornalenoticias.com.br · maranhaohoje.com.br · mauaagora.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The CRAS Oeste team held a lecture for students at Escola Estadual Maria Alice on Friday, the 25th. jornalenoticias.com.br · maranhaohoje.com.br · mauaagora.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Manaíra Municipal Health Secretariat, through the UBS I – Adailton Simão team, held a lecture on mental health and emotional care for students. saobentoemfoco.com.br