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Mental health crisis in Brazil: Burnout rates surge 493%
Mental health challenges in the Brazilian workforce are reaching critical levels. Data from the Ministry of Social Security and the INSS show a 493% increase in burnout-related records between 2021 and 2024.
A study by Heach Recursos Humanos reveals that 70.3% of Brazilian professionals continue to work even when ill. The primary motivation is a desire to avoid overloading colleagues (35.4%), followed by concerns regarding career impact (17.3%) and company pressure (12.5%). This phenomenon, known as presenteeism, has negative health consequences, with 39.7% of respondents reporting worsened conditions and 32% experiencing delayed recovery.
In response to these trends, psychologist Fabiana Ratti has released a book, ‘Café com Freud e Lacan’, which applies psychoanalytic concepts to help professionals navigate leadership and emotional challenges in the corporate world. Additionally, researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) are launching a specialized study to investigate the prevalence and impact of burnout specifically within the legal profession.
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Fabiana Ratti · Heach Recursos Humanos · INSS · Ministry of Social Security · University of São Paulo
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] 39.7% of those who worked while sick reported their health condition worsened. vocerh.abril.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Researchers at the University of São Paulo are conducting a study on burnout specifically among lawyers. jornal.usp.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Records of burnout/exhaustion increased by 493% between 2021 and 2024. clmais.com.br · cibersaude.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 35.4% of professionals work while sick to avoid overloading colleagues. vocerh.abril.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 70.3% of Brazilian professionals report working despite health issues that require rest. vocerh.abril.com.br