Mental health forums and congresses held in Brazil

Regional and academic mental health events took place in Brazil to promote professional integration and research. In Lagoa Bonita do Sul, the Regional Mental Health Forum gathered professionals from the 8th Regional Health Coordination to exchange experiences and strengthen public health policies. The event included therapeutic workshops and featured participation from service users who shared their personal experiences to inform care models.

In Sorocaba, the XIV Interligas Psychiatry Congress was hosted by the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FCMS) at PUC-SP. Organized by 14 academic leagues from various institutions across São Paulo, the congress brought together students and professionals to discuss topics such as psychiatric diagnosis, addiction, and the mental health of LGBTQIA+, indigenous, and war-affected populations. The program also covered specialized fields including forensic psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and advanced treatments like ketamine for resistant depression and transcranial stimulation.